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Business 0_ur_i.
PRAGER-MOREIS
San Maxam ^.bufismints.
DE-LB
e.$_w
DRY GOODS,
Main Street, Los Angeles.
S. rRAOER. J- 1- MORRIS.
NEW ESTABIMMENT !!!
TO THE CITIZENS OI
ERX CAXIFOUfS
sour
PRAGER & MORRIS,
For the purpose of carrying <>" a Gr)lt
TraJe iu
DRY GOODS, HATS and CAPS,
BOOTS ANB SHOES,
!,::, Src. .V,-.,
have removed into one of the new and o3_g-—.1
Stores in
TEMPI.-.'* MAKBL.'E BLOCK,
which has o.'en lilt .1 np with all Ih.. modern improvements, in a Bt/le of elegance uneijualod m
the annals of I.os Angeles,
where tlie new Firm will be pleased feoesoiWI to
their friends and palions the largest aud best selected stock of
N
EW and rich stvlc? 0fsllfc,8atin, and velvet Dress
goods; figured and plain desai ncs. tartans, bareges,
greoadiena,orientals.bombazines, lustres, poplins.
Paris plaids, prims, ginghams, __c—of all of whieh
we have an
E
NDLES8 variety, with a splendid collection ol
fashionable TrfOMnings, of every description.
beautiful French Em^.cid2r;-E r.sfeiy S-c-§p_ti
Laces and Edgings, satin and velvet Ribbons, Kid
Gloves and Gauntlets, silk and cotton U< slery.
articles for ihe toilet, perfumeries, artificials, kc
In the line of
W
HITE GOODS, wc can beat the world—at least,
this part of it. We have muslins, cambrics, Irish
linens, counterpanes, bleached and unbleacned
sheetings and shirtings, drillings, linen damasks,
table covers, towellngs, cotton and linen duck.
Also, a
G
ENERAL assortment of Millinery Good. In this
Department, we can exhibit hy far the choicest
.election of straw goods, silk, straw, and artificial
Trimmings ever brought toLos Angeles. Among
which may he lound the latest Parisian styles, direct from the importer.
O
UR stock of Mourning Goods is full and complete.
In this line, the public are assured that they may
find at our establishment every article requisite.
We shall devote particular atteutiou to this branch
of business.
Sail grivw "^.trtistnttirts.! gan jrroristo Pretoria
Established in 1849." llMMElDM _DI_TIE_PACI.i. !
J.M.Strobridig8&Co
THE
o
NE of our Firm will reside permanently in San
Francisco, for the purpose of making selections
from the earliest importations, and keep our House
supplied, by every steamer, with every variety of
goods for the Gentlemen's Furuishing
D
EPARTMENT, which we shall endeavor to keep
replete with Clothing of every description—Hats.
Caps, line Boots. Gaiters, Hosiery. Handkerchiefs.
Cravats, Ac. Everything pertaining to this branch
we are determined to render worthy the consider
atiou of the public ; and.
ATISFIED. from our past experience, that we can
prosecute a bnsine-e, in future, mutually beneficial
to tbe public as well a* ourselves, we confidently
unlurl our flag to the breeze.
THE GRAEFENBERG COMPANY,
THIS INSTITUTION, (Incorporated by the
Legislature of the State of New York, capital
$100,000,1 was founded for the purpose of supplying the public with the celebrated GRAEFENBERG MEDICINES. The series comprises remedies for nearly every disease adapted to every
mate. For Families, Travelers, Seamen, Miners' use tbey are unequalled. All the Medicines
are PURELY VEGETABLE, and warranted to
cure the diseases for which they are severally recommended.
The Graefenberg Company does not profess to
cure all diseases with one or two medicines. Our
series consists of ELEVEN different kinds, adapted
to the various diseases incident to the temperate
and tropic.nl climate. The following comprise the
series of Graefenberg Medicines :
GBAEFENBERG VEGETABLE PILLS,
Are considered the standard Pill of the day
and are infinitely superior to any Pill before the
public The operate without irritation on all the
excretions, purging the blood by the bowels, liver,
kidneys, and skin.
MARSHALL'SUTERINE CA.TH-
OLICON.
An infallible remedy for all diseases of tbe
womb and urinery organs, weakness in the back,
paiu in the breait, nervousness, debility, etc. In
California and Oregon, out of more thau a thousand eases where this medicine has been used, it
has in no single instance failed to give permanent
relief or to effect a certain cure.
THE GRAEFENBERG SARSAPARILLA.
A powerful extract. One bottle equal to ten
of the ordinary Sarsaparilla for purifying the
blood. A sure cure for scrofula, rheumatism, ul-
fc.rs, dyspepsia, salt rebum, mercurial diseases,
cutaneous eruptions, _cc.
THE GREEN MOUNTAIN OINTMENT
Invaluable for burns, wounds, strains, chilblains, sores, swellings, scrofula, etc. As a Pain
Extractor it cannot be excelled, affording immediate relief fro:n the most excruciating pains.
GRAEFENBERG DYSENTERY
SYRUP.
This extraordinary article is a speedy and in
fallible remedy for Diarrhoea, Dysentery, Cholera
Morbus. Cho era Infantum, aud the Asiatic
Cholera, if taken with the first symptoms of the
disease. It is purely vegetable in its compoand.
GRAEFENBERG^ CHILDREN'S
PANACEA.
U Europe, where be is collecting and forwardim
to us by every steamer, the most splendid stock ol
WATCHES A.D JEWELRY
.•imported iuto this State. Our Watches cannot be surpassed for substantiality and tiuie-keep-
"ng. Odr Jewelry ie selected with the greatest
care, and none but the most tasteful goods made
of the finest gold are allowed to leave our estab
lisbment.
<__»-u.£t-Ct!!-5 Jewelry
We manufacture on the premises. We are the
ventors of the art, and keep ahead of all competition.
WATCH REPAIRING-
is done by the best workmen, under our own inspection, aud warranted for one year. Watches
for repair seat to us by Express are attended to
promptly.
BARRETT & SHERWOOD,
1_5 Montgomery street,
between Clay aud Commercial streets.
jy2G tf SAN FRANCISCO.
Clotlim;;
To Parties Claiming Payment from
lli_ United Slides for lose anil il_*t_m>ii_n of
Property dnrtng tli_ War Willi Mexico.
PARTIES desirous of havrng their Claims prosecuted by the undersigned before the Court of
Claims at Washington, can receive all the necessary information on the subject, and have their
Claims promptly prosecuted on application to O.
MORGAN. Los Angeles,
au" 2 ' J- D. STEVENSON, Sau Francisco
DICKINSON TYPE FOUNDRY.
PHELPS & DALTON,
BOSTON.
L. P. ISHER, Agent, San Francisco.
Orders solicited for Type, Leads, Rule, Sic.
_L. T. FISHER'S
ADVERTISING AGENCY
SAN FRANCISCO,
Corner of Sansome antl Commercial streets.
SAN FRANCISCO,
WOULD call the attention of thc public of Southern California to the largest and most complete
assortment of
and Gentlemcn'sWearing
Apparel,
ever offered in this state, consisting, in part of
Fine black, brown, and blue frock coats;
Blue dress coats; black, brown, grey, blue, and mixed business suits;
Summer raglans and sacks of every description, par
tieularlv adapted to warm climates ;
Fine black and blue doeskin and fancy cassimere pants
Double, single-breasted, velvet, niarseilles, silk,
cashmcrette and cassimere vests; also,
A bii'ge assortment of navy flannel and alpaca suits.
Also, n huge assortment of
Gentlemen'- Furnishing Goods,
consisting of white and fancy cotton and linen shirts
of the latest styles ;
Heavy and fine silk, cashmere^ merino, shaker flannel
and canton flannel under shirts and drawers;
Silk, merino, linen and cotton half-hose ;
Cravats, scarf's, and neck-ties of every description;
Kid, silk, cashmere and linen gloves;
Suspenders; silk nnd linen handkerchiefs;
Fine black, brown, Panama, Peruvian, Leghorn,
beaver, and silk hats ;
Army, navy, velvet, cloth and cassimere caps ;
Also, about Twenty Thousand Dollars worth
nf marseilles and linen B UMMER CLOTHING
just opened.
Also, sole leather trunks, valises, and carpet bags
of everv description;
And,"in fact, everything pertaining to a gentleman's wardrobe constantly on hand.
We Hatter ourselves, with seven years' experience
and with the largest Msortmcnt on the coast, that
we can please all in qimlity, price and style. Every
article we sell, we guarantee to give satisfaction, as
we manufacture our own goods.
P_e»S_ Give us a Call.
DR. L. J. CZAPKAY'S
G11A1VI) MEB1CAE AND SURGICAL INSTITUTE,
Sacramento street, below Montgomery, opposite
Pacifle Mail Steamship Company's oflice, San
Francisco.
ESTABLISHED IN 1854, FOB THE PERMANENT CUKE OF ALL PRIVATE AND
UII.ONIO DISEASES. AND TIIE ■
SUPPRESSION OF QUACKERY.
Attcndiii'! and Kesiikut I'liywician,
L. J. CZAPKAY, M. D.,
Lute in Hie Hungarian Revolutionary War, Chief Physi-
cifi.li tn the_0f.li 'Ki^im-nt of HoiivirJs, Child' Surgeon to
tbe Military Hospital ftt Peath, Jlim'.'iiry, ami the Ut.
I.ectiirev («i til. Diseases of Vi'.niun anil Children.
Cpl--_U_-CatiG_:B >ti-i-t.ly eniifiilcntiai.
Cimsultatiou... hy lyttcror otherwise, free.
Address DR, L. J-. CZAI'KAY,
San Francisco, Cal.
O THE AFFi.ICTED.—UK. L. J. CZAI'KAY,
opened his Institute for tlie cure of all forms of
...seaseM, sneli an Syphilis. 15onorrho?a, Nor.tu.al
[.missions, ami all ttie coiiMCftueocos nl'scll'-n.use. Inlh.
lii-st ,«i;i<;i'K of Syjdiilit.ie or llonori'lia-iil diseases, Uf-guarantees ii~cuvf- in a few days, wit hoot inconvenience to th*
patient, or limilraiicis to Jiis business. When a patient,
bv peglect or improper treatment, has developed the
si'i-oiiil.'irv symptoms of Syphilis, such .'is imbues or pain-
or ulcers in tlie throat anil
destroy tlie soft parts an_
V, separate and come away,
at hideous to behold ; orwhen.
ut upon the skin, or when
T'i
Mil
In mi
i>i.\Ki:i
ion the b
o predispose to eonsumptio
e, the Doctor guarantees a ■
al v
i he
■ss, lo;
to ilie sight, restlessness, confusion of
■r society, and a feeling of weariness or
lervous system so ex enable tliat slight
• fartie the patient, making his existence
the above maladies the Doctol '"
. it.
■ill 1
nbec
Oh to their advantage.
will c
To tilt- LiBtdi«- Of Civllfonila.
CZAPKAY. M. Ih. Physician. Surgeon a
, belo-
slllii,-.
All Order
I promptly filled, and forwarded by
the return Steamer.
FRANK D. C;IT_15.E11T, with
J. M. SHIOBKIDGE & Co.
j the Inie^t Sates Room in this section,
located in the centre of ibe business portion of
the city—Utted up with ail the modern appliances
peculiar to a first-class House ; superadded lo
which, a determination on the part of the Proprietors to please, warrant tlie b 'lief, thai a dl_crim-
inating public will not be tardy in responding to
the call.
nl_ PEAQEfi & MORRIS.
Apothecaries' Hall.
Wholesale and Retail Drug Store,
Main street, Los Angeles,
Second Door South of the Bella Union Hotel.
JOHN PAGE,
HAVING purchased an interest iu the Drug
Store lately occupied by Dr. CARTER, respectfully announces to the public, that the firm
have leceived, per steamer Senator, a large and
well-selected assortment of Drags, Chemical
Patent Medicines, Perfumery. &c. kc, which the
are prepared to sell at San Francisco Wholesale
aud Reta.l Ibices.
Also, a choice selection of the finest
It AVAN A CI GARS,
which ihey have purchased expressly hy the request, and for the accommodation ol their customers
Included iu the Stock may be found
Advertising In the Atlantic S.nt.g.
southern Dispatch Line
SAN PEDRO PACKETS.
TOUCHING AT SANTA BARBARA.
mlllS LINE is composed of the favorite clipper
X schooners
LAURA BEVAN. Captain F. Morton J
JULIUS PR1NGLE. J. S-Garcia;
S.D. BAILEY, N.Hiller;
ARNO, Wm. Hughes.
Which will run regular hereafter as above,tak-
ng freight and passengers ou the most Favorable
terms, to which every care and attention will be
P*W' ■. L! U
Arrangements are iti progress by winch a regular Weekly line.of Schooners will be established,
sailing from Sail Francisco, without fail, every
Saturdny.
For further particulars apply to any of the principal merchants at Los Angeles, 'Sun Pedro, or
Santa Barbara. N.PIERCE,
Proprietor of the Line, at San Francisco.
Office—Corner of Market and Eaststreets.lower
bijMdiuK. (up fdnirO where goods will be receipted for and forwarded Ir ■« of storage and dray age
au glti
for tli
piil l.irci's
TO THE FAHHER
AND
,le relief and h.lp.
rnioiri'd that he ran he
•abed to the following.
-, and preat respectahil-
lelphiaSunday llispatch,
Is it her ilulr to express
ipkay, for the sucoes.fii.
tter, having been aHict-
hurt period restore a the
igedl hv this eMraordi-
■r-elf, for the serofulous
;st 'phynil
i,_n
at f
-killliil pliysieiiiiis
3 Dr
d to all
leoftho
the United htffte*
Mrs. CarOUSH Gray,
corner Walnut and Tlh stn., l'hiladelphia, Pa.
A. Gi.askh. Notary Public, 1'ifi Seventh st.
All consultations (bv letter or otherwise) frre.
Address to DS. I.. J. CZAPKAY,
MXlical Institute, Sue ram en to street,
below Montjiomei-y, opposite Pacific Mail Steamship Ce.'»
Oflice, San Fr-uicisco.
Dealer inAgricultural Implements
_F»Xji3_-3^lS_^-0.^3-A-35 Z
HAVINT, ERECTED A SOOD SHOP, with nicilitiesnot
L. SCOTT & CO'S
11KP1U.\T OF THE
iritish Periodicals
-Below wii publish the cortliiealcs of two
of the sufferers from the pan^s of disease, who, havini;
recovered their former liealfli. and imptdled by pratilndo
make known their eases anil ren^diul agetat, and th.iir
statements are authenticated by a Nota,ry J'uhl c. Th_
(!er.i;unls of society iinpoi'ioiisly eoomianil their piiblil'ily,
and we oomuieud Llieiv perusal lo the attention of all afflicted :
CERTIFICATK,
Thc undersigned, desirous of acquainting those who
may be unfortuiiate enough to be similarly a 111 ie. tod, whnre
a permanent relief may be obtained, feels it his duty tit
thus publicly express'his .sincere ;,'i-alitiidc to Dr. L. .1.
pl-ay, for'the pcmuinenl recovery orhis health. J3orne
tn by the df-tres-ilta symptoms iuei'lent tothe viciou*
eini- ■' ^ Btrohible p&seiou in vouth, depressed in
v :_i.il '■.!■:. .. :.;•■ al.ie to peit'niTii even the most trifling
V iiepo-,eil upnii the daily avocations of life, 1 sought
"artvice of many physicians, who at lirst ie.aided my
j For Summer Complaint, and most d:
which children are subject. Its true worth can
never be set forth in words, but it can be f_lt and
appreciated by parents whose children have beei
saved. Xo mother should be without it.
GRAEFENBERG: PILE REMEDY
Warranied a certain cure for this painful dis-
se. With the Ointment there are very few
cases which cannot he radically and permanently
cured. A surgical operation for Piles and Fistula
should never be resorted to until this Ointment
has been thoroughly tr;ed. It never fails.
AND TIU
;£ A S M IE U U*
GREAT REDUCTION
IA> THE PRICE
OF THE LATTER PUBLICATION,
L. SCOTT & CO., NEW YORK, continue to pttb-
liv'li'tlie follow bur leading British Periodicals, viz.:
1.
The London. Quarterly, Conservative..
The Edinburgh Eeviow, Whig-
The North British Be view, Free Church.
The Westminster RevleWi Liberal.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Tory
disease as of trill'imx importance—but a
,u 1 after a few
weeks, and m several instances montlis
ment, I found to my unutterable horror
that. inslead of
relief, the symptoms became more alarn
in;; in their tor-
turc : and, being told bv one Unit my di.
past', being soti-
lined principalis- to th? br mi. medicine '
consequence, I despaired ol BI t Wg«ll
strength and enert{y : and a- . la-t tcm>
t, and with but
faint hope. oaHwl"np.m It. I /apkay. who, after exam-
linfi my ease, pi--: .'■ 1 - me medicine which almost
Lshintlv relic-.■ ; i..- :>■ 1 h- d .ill p:] in and di/./.iness in my
eafl. E_e-_*_jged by this rasult, 1 resolved to place my-
■lf immediately tinder his care, and by a strict obedience-
i his directions ami advice, my head became clear, my
leas collect, d, tbe constant nain in my bac. and groins,
■10 weakness of my limbs, the nervous reaction of my
■hole body ou the slightest alarm or excitement, tli.
iisanthiopy and evil forebodings, the self-distrust and
ant of confidence in others, the incapability to study,
nd want ot resolution, the fi .srlitt'iil. oxcitiiif:. and at
,mes plea.sur;ihie dreiims :it nitrbt hdlowed by iniohin
■ • fact, ir *—
ntli
1 fell y
Mil
PahenBtock'e Vermifuge,
Tlio'iip-on's Eye \V;iler.
WUtar'e Balsam of Wild
Clierry,
A \f sOtierry Pectoral,
Brown's Ess. Jamaica
Giutrer,
Buy Rum,
[_i.h Moss,
Gum Arabic,
Calabria Liquorice,
Sasrifras Bark,
Yellow Wax,
8 :■■'.. r'.- Herbs,
Kim IJark,
Elder do,
Cascrilla do,
Peruvian do,
White Ash do,
White Oak do.
Cnbebs, kc. kc.
Alcohol,
Camphor,
Castor Oil,
Tartaric Acid,
Blue Vitriol,
Seidlitz; Powders,
Cream Tartar,
Sal Soda,
Carb. Soda,
Alum,
Saltpetre,
Epsom Salts,
Strychnine,
Copperas,
Townsend'sSarsaparill
GnysoU!s do.
Sand's do.
Mustang Liniment,
Janes1 Medicine.,
Grafenberi< do.
Cooper's l-ingUss,
Essential Oils, Luijin'.-'. L'.ifuniL'.-y—a complete
assortment. A:c. &c.
Country De»l_ena are solicited to examin'
Stock and Prices.
Les Angales, October 22d, 1857
GRAEFENBERG EYE LOTION.
For diseases ofthe eye this Lotion has no equal.
It is a positive cute for inlhuiiumtion of the eyes,
weaknesses, dimness and liulin.ir of sight. It will
always he beneficial in acute inflammation of the
eyes, and also as a wash oh inflamed surfaces.
GRAEFEXBERG FEVER AND
AGUE PILLS.
A speedy and positive cure for this distressing
complaint. Th'-.e Pills are composed principally
_f Quinine, with oilier vegetable tonics, antispasmodic and febrifuge articles. Thousands have
been permanently cured by their use.
GRAEFENBEltG CONSUMPTIVE'S BALM.
Sovereign in all Bronchial and Pulmonary Dis
ses. It ie, beyond all question, true that Con-
sumotion is a curable disease, and the Consumptive's Balm is the best curative ever used.
GRAEFENBERG HEALTH BITTERS.
Tiir-e Bitters are skilllully and elegantly prepared from a number of invigorating healthy
roofs, barks, herbs and vines. An invaluable
tonic and health restorer.
graefenbergFmanual of
HEALTH.
(pro rem it of OUr State. I design, anil have under way
00 CAST ST! ! LCAUFOBKIi W.F.V TILLER OR QUEEN
The mouldl.. ■ r ! ti'.- km i !»■ ' n 1 share, are manofac-
red of east -!*---l. makiii^ t U-- plow run much lighter
GANG PLOWS," a'L.iVAToKS.' 'll.VltKOWS, 'FANN
MILLS, &ci &c.
Tn addition to what I manufacture, I Khali constantly
t receiving implements from tiie best makers of the
Eastern aud Western States amon_t=t which are
500 UINCiNN'ATi EA*;l.l. 8TKKL AND ROVER
FLOWS,
A shipment of which has just arrived-
Th.ee plows stand in point of true merit and wrth
alt-gi ber blgl ■ than any others in the great agricultu-
l'i. .1 r-i- favor raa with _ call, and see fur yourself, and he
(■..'.-■>■ iiir.M. d tbiit I run pi:biishi:-is nt bnmba.r.', but simply
facts as they arc. and that onr you n;. Sin te can. within
itself, already provide the farmer with implements infe-
Any article J manufactore will h_v- all the latest __1-
provemfriits, and be finished \n a workmanlike manner.
All kinds of agricultural implement1' and machines repaired on short notice, aud iii the best manner, and on
reasonable terms.
THOS. OGG SHAW,
S3 Sacramento street, near Davis, San Fraucisco.
fl_f Shop corner Davis and Sacramento streets.
FOR SALE,
IU Iterystcme Wine an<l Cider Hill;;,
Suitable for ma.mhu'.lu-.r.; Wine and Cider, by
T..0. SI!AW,
33 Sacramento street, near Da*
nore correct and sat.
I the world, than ca
^factory record of tlie daj,
i be possibly obtained from
»t_.en
E-ftBI^Y COPIES.
The receipt of Advance Slieets irom the British publishers gives additional value
they can now be placed
about as soon as the original editwns.
TERMS, lcti1"";
f the four Eevievs '- *800
ToSouthernMcrchants
TheSobs-tfiberoferahls- riri«e9.artbe parob-Aeol
Every deB-itptlon (*f Hcicl-amU-e, on Com-
mission 1
HAVING had many years' experience in lb,i-
parflootar branch husineaa, be feel a confident that he c.:i give entire Batfefaction to all
who Vavor him with tbeir orders, whieli mtt\ h_
Bddresjed te hlra d.rect. or through R. BU BR SON
Esq., oF Loa AbgeleB, to whom especial reference
is made.
-i. BOWL__NB BILL.
San Franci.co, Oct. lot, 1867. oe24
& handsomely printed volume of .00 pftgeB,
eoiituinius: coite.ee aud extremely plain descriptions of all manner of diseases, their symptoms
the I and treatment, iivery family should have one.
Price only 2.5 cents. It will be sent, post
paid, to any post Office in California and Oregon,
on the receipt of 25 cent, by mail or express.
Address Redington k Co.. San Francisco.
The Graefenberg Medicines are tat sale by all
Druggists and Apothecaries throughout thi
0'J-:iiry,
WINSTON &, WELSH,
AGENTS FOR LOS ANGELES.
General Agents for Calilornia and Oregon—
REDINGTON & CO.,r.
Wholesale Druggists,
No, 107 Clay street,
janl6 j San Fbakoisoo.
v He
7 00
Payments to be made in all cases in advance.
Money current in the. State where issued, will be
received at par.
o i_;u'b B I m c.
A discount of twenty-five per cent, from the aboyc
prices will be allowed "to Chilis ordering four or more
' is of any one or more of the above work*. Thus :
copies of lilac!; wood, or of one Review', will be sent,
e add-essfor *!) ; four copies ofthe four Reviews
and Blackwood for .30 ; and B0 onj
POSTAGE.
In all the principal Cities and TownH, these wor-3 will
be delivered, Yrxzr. or P0SV1OS. When sent by mail, the
Postage to any part of the United States will be but
Twkntv-foo Cf.-tkh year for Blackwood, and but t'oun-
ti:ln- CsNTS a year for each of the IleviewR.
N.B.— The price in Great Britain ofthe five
Periodicals above nnmtdfs about $.1 per annum
^Wm VABHB&S'.aV-EB-i
TO SCIENTIFIC AND PRACTICAL AGRICULTURE.
V,y Henry Stephens, V. tl. _.., of l.vliiibur^b. and the late
.1. F, No-ton, frofessor or Huiij!-.ti lie. Agriculture in Yale
Crdb'fce. New Haven. 2 vols. Royal Octavo. lCOOpages,
and numerou.s Wo;)d and Steel Kngravln_B.
This is, confessedly, tbe most, complete work on Agriculture ever published, and in order to give it a wider circulation the publisher's hare resolved to railuee the price tc
Five Dollars for the Two Volume-11
When sent by mail (post-paid) to California and Ore
iron the price will be »7. To every other part of tht
Union ar.d to Camuhi. (pr^t-paid), $fi- «_r Thil worlds
xot the.old " Book nf thr. Farm."
Remit tan ces for any of the abovn publicationnshould
alwaysbeaddresj.ee, post paid, to the publishers,
LKONATM) 8CPTT k CO..
No. 64Gold Street, New York
»w life—ih:i! Hit wlii.-h. but a short time
UO, I contemplated to end oy my own hand.
With a view to guard the unfortunate Irom fulling into
ie smtres of incompetent unucVs, 1 deem it my duty Io
Iter this testimony to the merit and skill of Pr.CMpkay,
tin recommend him to all who r-ay .tant-in need of'med-
V ;'.".'-■ ■ lieinj; assured by my "Wn experience, ilia'
■i ■- i" ',■ his i:;ir-e, a ruilifii Land peril] tuien t cure will be
B. F. FILLM0KE.
S.afeof L'alifovnia, countv of Pan Francisco, ^-nln'-rilisil
nd sworn to before me, this 17th day of April, A. 1UB56.
(Signed) .JOflX MIDDLT-Vl'tlN, fi,. H.J NoUry Public.
CARD. I ,
I, the undersigned, bavin- been under the treatment nf
r.'L. .1- C/apkav. although unsolicited, feel called upon
3 give publicitv to the eflicacv of his treatment, hnjjmir
:iat !■;. ■■■:■■ .'. f may be instntmenlal in preveiilmK
Ihurs- tri.m th-> i .irful s'ud'crinjr and misery which I_ex-
erienced. ami which so often result from the pernicious
ractice of pre tenders. My disease has been that ol j>hy-
icaland mental debibtv, which follows in consequence"
lie indiscretion in youth. The nKouies which 1 om.nti-rl
re. pcrliaps, unnecessary for me to detail'. ihc.y_;'.re
known to those who liave experienced them. ■Suffice it lo
fiay, that havinT culled the services of llr. L. J. C'.apl;ay
i-equisition.aH mv evpecln iitms which I may l'H>''!
ed'-f him wore more than relied. 1 would, Here-
fore recommend Dr. I'wpkav to all who may find tlieni-
withthnt Urearlful malady, my object m
sympatliy l'or Kuffcring humanity, und a
heartfelt desire iif r.iiewi-jr tliem. .
Ji, J. HAULER, Printer.
State of Calilornia. citv and county of San Ih-anv.seo,
i. On this tliirlv-lir.t day of duly, VlUh'V^"
c, Wm. C. Jewell, persunallv appealed I>. H- Ualilee,
..nown to me, who, l,,iuK duly sworn, did de,.ose and saj
that the contents of the card herewuh signed by him «
'in 'witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and
afli-nd my official .iea!, the day and year first a
WM. C. 3EWETP, [!■■ ',
■i PERM A TOR.RIKEA, OR
I.] Notary Public.^
~LOCAL WEAKNESS,
imni.y. iiow opuiv.i, - j , ,
the Limbs and Back, Indisposition ano Inciipahwitj for
Labor and Study, Ih,lines:, of Appreticns.on, loss of mem-
ion to society, love of solitude, timidity, self-
distrust, di7./.fm,ss, lu'viacbc, involuntary discharge",
insin the si,h-, „ IVi-ctfous of idle eyes, pimple* on in«
■e, serial and other infirmities in man are cured with-
t fail by the justly celebrated physician and ,-i-vi;<"._
. L. J- CZAPKAY. Jlis method of curing discuses i:
w, (unknown to others.) and hence his great *•»<■«!■■_ ■
1 rtVinsultations. bv letter or . therwise, free. Addre»»
.1. CZ»1'KAY. M. !».. Ran Francisco.
DR. L. J, CXAPKAy'S PRIVATE MEDICAL A*D
Snigical Institute is on Sacramento street, ncicv.
Montgomery, opposite Pacific Mail Steamship l.o. _s efliM.
San Franotsco. The Doctor offers free consulla' io.,. an
asks no remuneration unless ho effects a cure. Oflice
hours from 9 A- M. to 0 P. M.
CEHTIF1CATE. ,
I, the undersigned, Governor or Hungary, doi testily
hereby, tbat Dr. L. .1. C/.apkay has served during the congest fo. Hungarian liberty, as Chief Surgeon in the Hungarian army, with faithful
given him this certificate,
sympathy, attention and {
capable of appreciating pa
' served misfortune.
:' all thos
KOSSUTH I.A.IOS,
GoTcroor of Hungary.
TTashington City. Jan. 6th, 1852. _
107 Clay Street,
OFFER FOR SALE
A full ami complete assortment of uenlrable
DRUGS AND MEDlCl'tVES*
R. & CO. respectfully solicit orders from trie
countiy, and will guarantee satisfaction, in every
particular, to those who l'avor thum wilh their cii8-
Iton). no28 3
LOS ANGELES STAR
lob knitting ®st„His|nmif
BPRTNG STREET, adjoi
The iiroprieloi of the Ln;
eU. S. Land Officii,
THE GREATEST DISCOVERY OF THE AGE .--
Great Blessing to Mankind 1—Innocent, but Potent I
)r. L; J. C7.APKAYja Prophilacticum, (self-diKinfecting
cent,') a sure preventative agaim.l ;.;oiirrb(.a, and sypln-
.riiassedrumedj f»r alf veoerial,
-of eancerous ulcers, fretid dii
erofnloiis, j»ftijgr*_.._-«,•.- t„ —
;harge.^ from vagia. uterusand urethra, and allcutaneous
n^r-lesStar. would respect- ,.,.„,,, ;,1(,s and diseases Let uo young man who appre-
.nd the public, that he haf ..[ales health, be without Dr. Ci.apkay's prophilacticum.
:i.l:ir"..-:ui.l ■,-.-Lrb'.!as:-:..,tfiueiitofnewmateri- lt iFJ jn very convenient, pucka rcs. am' willbe found iery
-- prepare-1, l.o DX-O-t. rtmv-nioiit to use, being used ns a soap. Price So. ror
sale at. llr. Czat)kay's Private Medical and Surgical Institute, Sacramento st., below Montgomery, opposite
Co.'Boffice, San Frani '
fLAIN AND FANCY
-TO:0 X»_EtX3SrTIKr<3--,
jan26 3m
VOL. VII.
LOS ANGELES, CAL., SATUEDAY, MAECH 6, 1858.
_\T0. 43.
&os Angeles Star:
PUIILISURD EVERT SATURnAT MORKINQ,
At No. 1, Pico Buildings, S'pring Street, Los
Angeles,
BY H. HAMILTON.
TERMS:
_T Subscription, pit annum, in advance. .$5 00
& For Six Months, 3 00
'ForThree Months _> oo
Single Number .; 0 25
Advertisements insertc at TwoDollars per square
often lines, for the first insertion; and One
Dollar per square for each subsequent insertion.
A liberal deiltictiou made to Yearly Advertisers.
Aobn'M.— The following gentlemen are autbor-
.j>ed Agents for the Star :
L.P.:Fi..KEft. ■Stin Franrisro.
Tlim.vs -S B.RDIOK, t'ost Office San Gabriel.
Col. li(\ THOW»30S ..Monte.
R. ST.Clksn xa.nta Barbara.
JffBOaD, A. Thomas Sun Bernardino.
Montgomery House
REST4U.ISANT
LOS Ai\XiJGI_KS.
f®5pS__% Tht; nndersignt'd will open j^fSsv
]™™_rTO-MOUUOW. tbe 9th ol /» (\ \
**^B» AUGUST, at t#_-hove well-WW
known House, A RESTAURANT, where the
choicest viands will be dispensed to his cuestc.
To thecstiihlisliment will be attached a PASTRY
DEPARTMENT, whare can be procured at all
times everything that can be desired in this line.
Families and parties supplied on'the shortest notice
D. MARiJHESEAULT, Proprietor.
Los Angeles, Aug. 8th, 1857.
WILLOW GROVE HOUSE
EL MONTE.
IRA THOMPSOH
BEGS to inform the public lhat he has
re fitted his Hotel, and is now prepared
to.receive guests and attend to their
_ _,. wants in a manner which cannot he surpassed oy any house in the township. He has
.laid off his grounds in a handsome manner, there
being a large grove where visitors can enjoy tho
cool and .refreshing breeze even in the hottest
days, with neat walks traversing it.
Travelers will find a large corral, crvaciotts
. stables, and abundant (ood for their aniii.als, together with the greatest care aud attention, and
on the lowest r.rma.
No expanse shall be spared (o render comfortable the guests at the Willow Grove Hutise. '
The Post-office is located here, and the mail
stages from Salt Lake and Sim Bernardino slop
at this houso. ira THOMPSON.
El Monte. June 27. 1857.
REMOVAL.
NEWMARK, KREMER & CO,,
HAVE REMOVED to their NEW STORE on
COMMERCIAL STREET, where they have on
bands, ami will always be supplied with, a large and
varied assortment of Goods, comprising
Oioceaites, Provisions, Dry Goods,
Clotliing, Boots, Shoes, *ic, &c.
Terms moderate. We look for small profits and
quick returns.
NEWMARK, KREMER k CO.
Los Angeles, April 4th, 1857.
S_3-I>__»Ij3_!X?."Sr.
JM. ROVrET,
l-OS AXGEJLES STREET, lit front of Corbltt
Hi Baiki-r,
HAS tho honor to announce to the Public, that
he still cairies.on his business ut the old
stand, as above, and having in his employment
competent workmen, he is prepared to execute all
orders with which he may be lavored, in the Ma
nufaeturing of
Eln
Also, everything In the S.iiMl-ry Business.
Los Angeles, Oct. 24th-, 1857.
Carriage an.l Blacksmith Shop.
By JOHN GOLLER.
LOS ANGELES STREET,
NEAR THE FOOT OF COMMERCIAL
THE subscriber respectfully
^informs the public generally that.^
>will keep constanlly on hand
and will manufacture to order,
Coaches, Buggies, Wagons,Carts &c
in a- neat and workmanlike maniver. He has on
hand and for sale a fine stock of Eastern white oak
and hickory plank and axles. He keeps constantly
on hand a large variety of cart and buggy wheels,
spokes, felloes, shafts, neck yokes, double and singletrees.
Horse Shoeing and CSlacksitiitli...^
in all its various branches, executed with promptness
and dispatch, partieidar attention will be given to
the manufacture and repair of Plows, Harrows, and
other Farming utensils lie has an extensive assortment of iron axles, Springs, bolls plow and spring
steel, and other material pertaining to the business,
too numerous to mention.
Also, 20 Tons of Blacksmiths' Coal.
With none but the best of workmen in his employ,
he feels confident that he can give entire satisfaction
tto Ins customers.
ua7 JOHN GOLLER.
BLACKSMITH
CARRIAGE SHOP,
By h. Mclaughlin & bro.,
LOS ALVOELES STREET,
Opposite Melius' Building.
WE take the present opportunity to inform the
public, that we are prepared to do all kinds of
Work pertaining to our business in a manner that
cannot be surpassed in this city, and at as reasonable
rates as the high price? of stock will justify.
We are now building some of the best, WAGON?
that ever have heen built in the Southern country.
fj_#y"01d castings bought at $1 per hundred pounds.
febu h. Mclaughlin & bro.
_KT<_>tioe»_
k LL persons are hereby cautioned against buy-
_\. ing or otherwise trading for im vented horses,
or cattle of our brands ; cr they will be prosecuted to the extent of -he law.
ANDREAS DOMINGUEZ.
ep20-.r JESUS Ma. COTA de DOMINGUEZ.
ISushuss Carts.
LAZAKD & WOLFSKILL,
IMPOKTKRS,
And Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
French, Eiiglisli and American
Dry Goods.
Corner of Melius Row. Los Angeles. aug 9
BACHMAN & CO.,
WHOLESALE AND KETAIL DEAI.EItS l\"
Gioccrles, Wines, Liquors, Clothing, Hard-
war*, &_., Sic.
Prortuee, IIl.l.s. n.irt WM- Cafeetl In eX-fafcttge
Los Angeles street, seeoud house Irom Commer
cial stn
_nl_.
AUG. W. TIMMS.
Forwarding and Commission flkrehant,
San Pedro and Los Axgei.es,Cai..,
uti7 II. READ, Agent, Los Angeles.
R. E.-SAIMOND.No. 105 Front sized, Agent
at San F-ianeisco.
GAMBEINUS BKEWESY.
mllE best ALE and BEER manufactured, andal
JL ways on hand. .Delivered to city customer
without extra charge.
Coopering and Re]inirlng of Barrels, Sic. Sic.
An assortment: of Barrels always on hand,
K. MESSETt. Proprietor.
BELLA UNION HOTEL
Main Street:,
-OS ISIiEI.ES.
FLASHNER &. HAMMILL,
PROPRIETO RS.
MTHIS HOTEL, so long known as the beet
in Southern California, having passed into
the hands of the present Proprietors, has
been thoroughly refitted, and many additions made
to its accommodations.
Strangers, and gentlemen with their families, will
find this an agreeable home, at all times.
The table will be supplied, as heretofore, with all
the delicacies of the market. dec'5
RASSETTE HOUSE,
Corner Ilii-h nrnl Snnsom. Streets, Sim
Fin ii Cisco.
JM. A. FItF.SCII, Proprietor.
r^^rjlj. The above named house having been tho-
Djfflj roughly renovated, is now ready to accom-
**•*"• moilatc its patrons in as comfortable a man-
r as any hotel in the state. au22
NO MOSQ.U1TOES.
COOFERAGE.
R. EMERSON
HAS established at his Lumber Yard, Alameda
street. A CO OPERA GE, where a supply of
casks,-of any capacity may be pro-'tired.
Twenty thousand gallons of brandy and spirit
casks now ready for sale, and warranted not to bave
had wine in them. au22
Wine and other produce taken in payment.
O «,:__* ca.-
THOMAS TIJLDEN
General Mercantile Agent,
SAN FILLYCISCO, CAL.
rp TILDEN having had some fifteen years ex-
J_ . Jpti'ieuce iu a general Mercantile mid Merchandise business, the last eight years in San Francisco, will attend tothe sale, purchase, and forwarding of every description ol goods with punc
tuality and dispatch. Also, collections and remittances to all pai ts ofthe country, Atlantic
Stales aud Europe, made with promptness and
fidelity.
Negotiations, and every description of mercantile businesa. transacted upon the most liberal
terms. aug8
Reference—Don ANDRES PICO, Los Angeles.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, {
C nty of Los Angeles. )
In Justlee Court, 8n.« Gabriel Township.
Nathan Tuch against Levi Dean.
VCTION brought in Justice Court, of the above
named place, and tbe oompla nt filed in said
cilice of W. II. Heninger, Justice of the Peace of
the above named township and county.
The People of the State of California, send
greeting: To Levi Dean,
You are hereby required to appear in an action
brought against you, by the above nanu'd plaintiff, in said Justice Court, in and lor Ihe Township
ot San Gabriel, County of Los Aiff-lee, and State
of California; and to answer the c-'inplaiut filed
therein, a cei titled copy of which you are hereby
served ; wiihin ten days after the service on you
of this summons, if served within tliis county ; or
if sewed out of this county, and in the First Judicial District, withiu twenty days alter service
(hereof; or if served out of tbe First Judicial District, but. in the State of Calilornia, within forty
days after the service thereof, always exclusive of
the day ol service; or judgment by default will
be taken againsi ynu
The said actiof is brought for tlie recovery of
seventy-eight dollars nnd -ixly cents, on an obligation Kiven by you. the said Levi Dean, to said
Nathan Tuch. for the payment of the said sum ol
seventy eight di liars aud sixty cents; said ob
ligation bearing date ol lb. 11 ih day ot April, 1857
a copy of which is now on file in my oflice.
And ityou fail to appear and answer the said
complaint, as above requires, the said phiimill
will cause delimit to be entered against you, ami
apply to Court for the relief prayed lor in this
complaint.
Given under my hand, this the 20th day ot
January, A. D. 18."i.S.
W. II. HENINGER. Justice of the Peace.
I. W, II. Henincer. Justice nf t_e Peace ofthe
Township ol San Gabriel. County ol Los AngeleS,
Slate ot Calilornia, having read and considered
the affidavit ot Nathan Tnch. and il appearing to
my satishiclioii therefrom, lhat a cause of action
exists in this cmisc, agamsl Levi Dean, the defendant in this cause, and that he is a proper party
in tili. cause, and that alter due diligence he cannot be found in the State of California, or conceals
himself to avoid service of summon?, do hereby
order that service ot summons be made ens -bid
Levi Dean, by publishing a copy of the summons
iu this case, together with a copy of this order,
lo tbe Los Angeles Star, a newspaper published
in the city and county of Los Angeles, once a
wtek, for the term of seven weeks ; and by depositing a copy ofthe summons, with a copy o!
I.he complaint, certified to by the constable. j;i ihe
post office of San Gabriel, county ot Los Angeles,
directed lo the dotendant, Levi Dean, at his place
of residence.
This, the 20th dav of January, A. D. 18..S.
\V. II. HENINGER, Justice of the Peace.
janSO 7w
A
FOK l-i:i\T,
COMFORTABLE HOUM.. in the lower pari
ol the town, nearly opposite the Round House
Aiply to FRANCIS MELLUS.
August 22,1857,
SSK-VATi:_
Wasui.voton-. Jan. i;i, 18;",S.
THE PACIFIC BAM.KOAI) PHOJECT.
Mr. Gwin, (adm.) of Cal., chairman of the special committee on the subject or a railroad to the
Pacific, reported the following bill, which was
made the special order for the first Monday in
February :
A Bill to authorize the President of the United
State to contract for carrying the United
States mails, troops, sailors, seamen, the supplies of the army and navy, and all oth<
Government t-ansportation, by railroad, fro
the Missouri rivtr to San Francisco, in the
State of California.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep"
resentatives of the United States of America, in
Congress assembled, That the President of tbe
United States be, und be is thereby, anth-rl-ed
and directed to enter into a contract.or contracts,
for the transportation of mails, troops, seamcni
munitions of war, army and navy supplies, and
all other government service, hy railroad horn a
point ou the Missouri river, to Sau Francisco, in
the State ot California, as the most eligible route,
reference beiug had to feasibility, shortness and
economy.
Sec. .. And be it further enacted, That the
President shall cause advertisements to be inserted in two newspapers in each Stale and Territory,
and in the District of Columbia, for a period of
uot less than three nor more sis mouths, iuviting
sealed proposals for the construction oi said railroad, and for performing the service herein re
quired, as follows :—
First—Tbe time iu which it is proposed to construct and finish the entire road and put the same
into successful operation, which period shali no1
exceed ten years from the executiou of the con
tract ; also what extent and portion of said road,
beginning at the eastern and western terminus
and progressing continuously until finished, shall
be completed and put in operation during each
and every year.
Second—The time In which said parly will surrender said road, with rolling stock and all its
appurtenances thereunto belonging, to tlie United
States, for the purpose oi being iranslerred to the
several Spates which may herealter be formed out
of the Territories through whieh it may pass, as
herein provided.
Third—At what rate per mile per annum, not
exec-ding five hundred dollars, it is proposed to
cerry the United Slates mails daily, both ways, on
said road under the din ctioti of the Post Office
Department for the period of twenty years from
fhe completion ot tho road, and also lor the portion thereof whieh may be in use while said ro-d
is in course of construction ; and at what rate
per miie, for a like period, upon each section as
it is completed it is proposed to carry on said
road, under the direction of the proper denait-
ments, all military and naval supplin:; tlfQpps,
seamen, passengers and freight, of all fcinda for
government purposes, with the limitation that the
price to be paid snail not, in any event, either of
peace or of war, exceed the sum wiii.h io time ol
peace has been heretofore paid for similar service
of equal amount upon any existing route. After
the expiration of said contract, said transportation, postal, military, naval, a_d for every other.
government purpose, shall be per termed on said
road, under the direction of the proper departments, lor reasonable prices, not exceeding those
paid on other first elaSS railr_;:ds, tob_-6^ertaic#d
by Congress, in the event of a EuSagreeuiqot between the government and contractors or owners
of said road.
Skc 3. And be it further enacted, That said
proposals shall be opened by the President, after
due nolice, in the presence of his Cabinet and
such other persons as may choose to attend ; and
he is hereby authorised and directed io enter into
a contract ior the tnnisporiation provided for in
ihis act with tbe party whose proposal shall he by
him deemed most advantageous to the Uniied
States ior the fml nnd complete performance 0[
said contract, in compliance with the provisions
of this act. And the party with whom said contract may be made, as a guaiantee for the faithful
performance of the same, shall deposit with the
Secretary ol the Treasury the sum of five hundred
thousand dollars, or the value thereof, iu bonds
or certifierI'.-s of stock of the Uuited Slates, which
may be subsequently withdrawn in sums of ten
thousand dollars, as the work progresses, on production of vouchers showing, to the satisfaction
oV'-thi' Secretary of the Treasury, thiit an aniuunl.
equal thereto has beeu expended in the con-true-
lion ol said road. All questions of damages and
foi'li iluies by reason of any breach oi said contract s; al! be determined by the express terms and
conditions of tbe same; provided, that this act
shall be taken and considered as part ot any contract that may be made in accordance with its
provisions, in like manner as it the same was seL
lorlh in said coLtract.
Sec i- And be it further enacted, That, in
considei avion of tbe stipulations and undertakings in said contract, there shall be and is hereby,
appropriated and set apart a quantity of the public lauds equal to the alternate sections, for the
.pace of twenty miles ou each side of said road,
trom its eastern lo its western terminus, to be se-
lected from the sections designated in the public
surveys by odd numbers, ami to be held and con
veyed as herein provided. And in all eases wh re
Ihe United Slates may have disposed of said lands
or auy part thereof, or from any cause cannot
convey a legal title thereto, the deficiency may
be made lip from any unoccupied and unappropriated public lauds within a distance of forty
miles of either side of said road; provided thai
all mineral lands within the Sfate ot Calilornia be
and the same is hereby excluded from the operation ol this act, and in lieu thereof a like quantity
of nnootiupied and unappropriated agricultural
minis nearest to fhe line ol the road through said
mineral lauds may be selected iu all-rnme sections.
SaC- ■»• And be it further enacted, That Ihe
party with whom the contract or eonlricts alore-
said'may be made shall proceed w.thout delay to
locate the general route of said road, and furnish BjMJ. 10. And be it farther enacted. That tho'
a detailed Blirvej I nd map thereof to the preai- : lands ofthe L'nitcd States Tor two hundred feetiu
dent, who shall cause ihe public lands on each width along thc entire line ol said road U hereby
iide of said road, to the extent of forty . miles to ! Wt apart and dedicated for a railroad and tcle-
be snrveyed, and the Endi^n title thereto within
the Territories to be extinguished as soon as practicable. And tbe provisions ofthe net of Sept* -_■
ber, 1841, granting pre-emption rights, and Ihe
acts amendatory thereof, shall be, and the same
are herehy, extended to the hinds thus surveyed,
except those herein set apart aud appropriated
for the use of said road: Provided that so soon as
a contract is made, in pursuance of tbe pfOTl*
sions of this act, for the construction of said road
it shall be the duty of Ihe President to cause the
public lands for forty miles on each side of so
much of said road as the contracting parties shall
indicate to \fe witHi.-M (rq_a settlement, sale or
occupation until t! e lands shall have been surveyed, and tbe alternate sections selected as has
been provided for in this act.
Sec 6. And he it further enacted, Th .t in making said contract it shall be stipulated Rial the
said road shall bi divided iuto sections of twenty,
five miles each, and lhat none of said lands are lo
be conveyed to tbe contracting party until one of
those are completed aud put into successful operation, when the President shall convey hy patent
to the contracting party three-fourths of ihe land
pertaining to the section so completed, retaining
the other fourth as a security for thc completion
of the next section of twenty-five miles ; and when
the next is completed, the President shall, in like
manner, convey three fourths ofthe lands pertaining'to that section, together with the remaining
One-fourth ofthe previous section ; and so on with
each sue.ceding section,' conveying three fourths
and retaining one-fourth as security for the completion of the ncxl, until the last section of the
roa<l is finished and put into operation when the
President shall convey to the contracting parties
the residue of the lands hereby appropriated ; and
said contract shall require that the Uuited State*
mail shall at all limes be carried on said road un-
ib>r the direction and control of the Postmaster
General, and all other government transportation
provided tor iu this act shall be performed under
the direction of the proper departments respectively, and tlie compensation therefor at tbe prices
specified in said contract or contracts shall be
regularly paid from the treasury of the Uuited
States quarterly, or at such times as may be agreed
upon.
Sec. 7. And he it further enacted, That the
Preiiiiefit, he. and be is hereby, authorized and directed, so soon as oue sectien of twenty-five miles
ol'said load is nride and pi;' into successful oper
at:on, to cause to be Issued lo said contracting
party bonds ot the United Siates bearing not exceeding five per cent, per annum inlerest ; which
interest shall he payable seti;i-anmially, and the
principal payable nineteen years Irom the date of
the fsstte to-heSMount of twelve thousand five
hurdnd dollars for each mile ofthe same; and
in like manner, when another section of twenly-
livc mill's is m:n!o and put into successful operation, au equal amount of bonds shali beisnfied and
delivered to the Contracting party ; and so wilh
each succeeding section unlil the whole road shall
have been completed : Provided, That the entire
amount of bonds hereby authorized to be issued
on account of said road shall in no event exceed,
n flw aggregate, the sum of twenty-millions ol
dollars, it being the intent of this act to advance
to the contacting parly twelve thousand five bun
drerl dollars for each mile of road completed and
put into WCOeesful operation ; which sum of money
thus advanced, together with t)'c interest thereon,
is to be repaid to the United States by tbe said
contracting parly iu the transportation and service provided lor iu this act; and compensation,
oihcr than the lauds upproprialed aud bonds au
tliorized to be issued by this act, shall be made to
the contracting parly lor transportion and service
rendered under their contract until tho value for
such transportation and service shall be equal to
the aggregate amount of the principal and inter-
eat of said bonds: Provided, That all duties on
railroad iron imported and laid down on said
road shall be charged to the contracting parly
and paid to the United Stales, by deducting the
amount irom the credit to be given for the service
first performed under this act : Provided, further,
that i. American manufactured railroad iron, ol
equal qualities, shall be offered to the-said contractor or contractors, which, including all items
of cost of inauulac'uie, sale, and delivery, shall
not exceed the like cost of such iron if obtained
from foreign countries, the American manufactured iron shall be preferred and used by said con.
tractor or contractiug parly.
Sec 8. And be it further enacted, That should
said contracting party neglect, oi in any way refuse to prosecute the work uudcriaken by them iu
a -lanner lo secure the completion thereol i;, compliance wilh the contract, or should violate the
terms of said .niuti . then all rights of said contracting parly to said road, light of way, lands or
other property pertaining thereto, including such
amount of the deposited stock, if any, that may
remain uiic\_i.nd;d, shall be and become forfeited,
and _he United States may cuter upon and retain
the same. In the event of such forfeiture, to be
determined by the President, he shall proceed to
relet lhat portion of the road remaining uncompleted under such forfeited contract, arid provide
for the disposition ofthe work in such manner as
will secure the earliest completion of thc road in
conformity wilh Ihe provisions of this act: Provided, that he shall not stipulate, ou the part of
the United States, lor any higher or any other
terms than arc authorized aud provided fur in this
grepb purposes, under the direction of Congress;-
and the said contracting party may take any
eartb, stone, timber, or other necessary materials
for lln- construction aud keeping in repair of tho
k)W] v,'iihin the said two hundred fest ; any contract made in pursuance of this act lor the building and keeping up of said road shall provide for
its construction in a substantial and workuiauliko
manner, wilh all the u.oessary drains, culverts.
bridges, viaducts, crossings, turnouts,stations and
watering pfeoes, and all olher appurtenances, In-
Cladlng furniture nml ratting stock, equal iu all
respects to railroads of the first class when prepared for business, with rails of the best quality,,
weighing uot less than 7o pounds to the yard, and
a uniform giiage of 6 feet throughout tho .ntiro
length of said road ; also lor the construction of a
telegraph line, of the most substantial and approved description, to be operated along the entire line of said railroad : Provided, th, contracting parly i-ha!l not charge the government higher
rates than Ihey do individuals (or like telegraphic
Service.
Skc. 11. And be it further enacted, That the
contraottng party building or owning paid road
may at any time construct one or more additional
tracks wilhln the two hundred feet set apart for
the right of way ; and it shall be the duty of said:
couiracliug parly or owners of said road to permit any other railroad which shall he authorized
by the Legislature of any Territory or Slate in
which ihe same may be situated to form connections with it on lair and equal term*.
Skc. 12. And be it further enacted. That whenever said road, or uny part thereof, shall be surrendered to the United States, in pursuance ofthe-
provisions of this act, thereupon so much cf the
same as may be situated within any Stale .hall,.
...Lb ^s assent, yeatjin and become the property
o/such State, subject to Ihe United State, for postal, military, naval, and all other government
service, and also subje:t to such regulations as
Congress may impose restricting the charges for
ich transportation ; aud any olher State through
hich said road may pass, admitted into the
Union thereafter, shall acquire the same rights
subject to like restrictions and provisions.
Skc. 13. And be it further enacted, Tnat while
the said contracting parly or owners are in any
manner indebted to tlie United Stales they shall
keep books, in which shall be entered regular
statements of disbursements, expenditure-, and- receipts, setting forth specifically the Objects of
said expenditures and tiie sources whence *aid receipts are derived, together wilh a particular account of all accidents lhat may occur affecting
property or persons, or causing delays upon tho
road, which books shall be open at all times to
the inspection of Ihe President, or any petnon au
thorized by him to examine the same, and to the
members ol each house ol Congress ; aud the counseling parly or owners shall report annually to
the Secretary of Ihe Treasury, on (he first day of
October in each year, accompanied by a miuute
and detailed exhibit of the expenditures and
profits of said road aud telegraph for the year preceding, to be attested by the oaths of their secretary aud treasurer, which report shall be* transmitted to Congress by the secretary at the commencement of each session.
act.
Sec 9. And be it further enacted, That the
contracting party, receiving lands under tbe pro-
visions ut this act, shall be required lo sell and
llUCOtldlttona.ly convey one-ha it of the same within Ave years Inun and ftft-t life issuing o! the pa-
BUtfl lor Ibe same ; and all lands so ;■.:.. .i,:-,!.
which 6 aU remain, the property of such contracting party, or which may be held by themselus or
others for theii use or heoefit, al the .xptrattdn ol
ten yean from the date of Lb i paf-sUts-baJI be aud
become the property of the Uuited States.
The total amount of taxable property in tho
Slate, in ISoi.was $ 131.8tf6,268, belugau increase
over 1856 of $18,348.2H?.
On Ihe 8lh of January, 1848, John B. Weller
was nominated aa the democratic candidate for
Governor of Ohio. On the 8th'of January, 1858,
lie was inaugurated as the Governor ol'Califoruia-
Campbell, the poet, when speaking of the spring
says:
"The Queen of tbe spring, as she passed down the
vale,
Left her robe on the trees and her breath on tho-
gale.
A western edifor expressed his delight at having nearly been es I d '■ honey" by the gal ho
loves, because she saluted him as " Old Beeswax""
at their last meeting.
As cur devil was going home with his sweetheart a few evenings since, she said to him : ''John.'
I fear Ishall never get to heaven !" "Why," asked the knight of the ink keg. ''Ibeause." said
she, wilh a melling look, "because I love the devil
so well!";
■Vai is a chicken pie like a gun-smith's store T
Because it contains fowl-in ]■■■>■ -.
Sal'.y, what time does your folks dine? Soon,
as you go away ; that's missus' orders!
Why are tht i,.dies of M ssouli so uweet! Because Ihey are Mo.lasses.
The ancient. Gretks Buried iheir dead in jars.
Hence the origin cf the expression—-'-he's gone
to p'd.-"'
A Yankee lias invented a machine for extract*
in: h.-lies Irom quack advertisement?.
UfeeB. save that the lirst time a young man
squeezed her dress, she felt as il >hv was in the-
land where rainbows came from. How poetic a
little hu-ging makes peoob-!
The strongest kind . r a hint—A young lady
askiiiL' a gentleman to see il oue of her rings will
go op Ins little linger. '
The philosopher Jones has discovered the res-
Dective natures of a Distinction and a I) fferene..
He says lhat '-a little difference" frequently makes
manyenemies. while a little Distiuctiou attracts-
boats of friends.
Adescripion of weakness—a wag asking his
wife when sh" gave him smiie chicken broth, if «he
would try to coax that chicken to «ade through
Ihe soup once moie.
A Western ediior pekpeteatea ex iteab the iol-
lowiuir OD "Faih r Adam" ;
■■:;■■■ laid him dovn add slept, and fro in his side
A woman in her sngio boajBfy pate \
Dsz-dsd and charmed he called the woman bride,.
And his first sleep became bis butt repose.'-1
' Look here. Clem, cau yon tell ilis nigger why
dal wooly head ob yours and de moon am alike?
"\\ ell. Sambo, 1 guess it's case d y ambofi round
'■No.datamnotitj il'sc'ausu dcy am boff "sposcdi
to be inhabited."
\
I

The weekly newspaper has p.[1-4] in English. Los Angeles Star in English includes headings: [p.1]: [col.3] "Senate"; [p.2]: [col.1] "Pacific Railroad Bill", "A day in the country is what we have, of late, seldom enjoyed, but it was our good fortune this week, in company with a number of gentlemen, to ride out and breathe the fresh, balmy air of the present delightful season", [col.2] "Salt Lake news", "Mr. Ackerman kept a diary of his journey from Fort Bridger, which has been placed at our disposal, from which we take the following extracts", [col.4] "Survey of the Bay of San Pedro".

Business 0_ur_i.
PRAGER-MOREIS
San Maxam ^.bufismints.
DE-LB
e.$_w
DRY GOODS,
Main Street, Los Angeles.
S. rRAOER. J- 1- MORRIS.
NEW ESTABIMMENT !!!
TO THE CITIZENS OI
ERX CAXIFOUfS
sour
PRAGER & MORRIS,
For the purpose of carrying <>" a Gr)lt
TraJe iu
DRY GOODS, HATS and CAPS,
BOOTS ANB SHOES,
!,::, Src. .V,-.,
have removed into one of the new and o3_g-—.1
Stores in
TEMPI.-.'* MAKBL.'E BLOCK,
which has o.'en lilt .1 np with all Ih.. modern improvements, in a Bt/le of elegance uneijualod m
the annals of I.os Angeles,
where tlie new Firm will be pleased feoesoiWI to
their friends and palions the largest aud best selected stock of
N
EW and rich stvlc? 0fsllfc,8atin, and velvet Dress
goods; figured and plain desai ncs. tartans, bareges,
greoadiena,orientals.bombazines, lustres, poplins.
Paris plaids, prims, ginghams, __c—of all of whieh
we have an
E
NDLES8 variety, with a splendid collection ol
fashionable TrfOMnings, of every description.
beautiful French Em^.cid2r;-E r.sfeiy S-c-§p_ti
Laces and Edgings, satin and velvet Ribbons, Kid
Gloves and Gauntlets, silk and cotton U< slery.
articles for ihe toilet, perfumeries, artificials, kc
In the line of
W
HITE GOODS, wc can beat the world—at least,
this part of it. We have muslins, cambrics, Irish
linens, counterpanes, bleached and unbleacned
sheetings and shirtings, drillings, linen damasks,
table covers, towellngs, cotton and linen duck.
Also, a
G
ENERAL assortment of Millinery Good. In this
Department, we can exhibit hy far the choicest
.election of straw goods, silk, straw, and artificial
Trimmings ever brought toLos Angeles. Among
which may he lound the latest Parisian styles, direct from the importer.
O
UR stock of Mourning Goods is full and complete.
In this line, the public are assured that they may
find at our establishment every article requisite.
We shall devote particular atteutiou to this branch
of business.
Sail grivw "^.trtistnttirts.! gan jrroristo Pretoria
Established in 1849." llMMElDM _DI_TIE_PACI.i. !
J.M.Strobridig8&Co
THE
o
NE of our Firm will reside permanently in San
Francisco, for the purpose of making selections
from the earliest importations, and keep our House
supplied, by every steamer, with every variety of
goods for the Gentlemen's Furuishing
D
EPARTMENT, which we shall endeavor to keep
replete with Clothing of every description—Hats.
Caps, line Boots. Gaiters, Hosiery. Handkerchiefs.
Cravats, Ac. Everything pertaining to this branch
we are determined to render worthy the consider
atiou of the public ; and.
ATISFIED. from our past experience, that we can
prosecute a bnsine-e, in future, mutually beneficial
to tbe public as well a* ourselves, we confidently
unlurl our flag to the breeze.
THE GRAEFENBERG COMPANY,
THIS INSTITUTION, (Incorporated by the
Legislature of the State of New York, capital
$100,000,1 was founded for the purpose of supplying the public with the celebrated GRAEFENBERG MEDICINES. The series comprises remedies for nearly every disease adapted to every
mate. For Families, Travelers, Seamen, Miners' use tbey are unequalled. All the Medicines
are PURELY VEGETABLE, and warranted to
cure the diseases for which they are severally recommended.
The Graefenberg Company does not profess to
cure all diseases with one or two medicines. Our
series consists of ELEVEN different kinds, adapted
to the various diseases incident to the temperate
and tropic.nl climate. The following comprise the
series of Graefenberg Medicines :
GBAEFENBERG VEGETABLE PILLS,
Are considered the standard Pill of the day
and are infinitely superior to any Pill before the
public The operate without irritation on all the
excretions, purging the blood by the bowels, liver,
kidneys, and skin.
MARSHALL'SUTERINE CA.TH-
OLICON.
An infallible remedy for all diseases of tbe
womb and urinery organs, weakness in the back,
paiu in the breait, nervousness, debility, etc. In
California and Oregon, out of more thau a thousand eases where this medicine has been used, it
has in no single instance failed to give permanent
relief or to effect a certain cure.
THE GRAEFENBERG SARSAPARILLA.
A powerful extract. One bottle equal to ten
of the ordinary Sarsaparilla for purifying the
blood. A sure cure for scrofula, rheumatism, ul-
fc.rs, dyspepsia, salt rebum, mercurial diseases,
cutaneous eruptions, _cc.
THE GREEN MOUNTAIN OINTMENT
Invaluable for burns, wounds, strains, chilblains, sores, swellings, scrofula, etc. As a Pain
Extractor it cannot be excelled, affording immediate relief fro:n the most excruciating pains.
GRAEFENBERG DYSENTERY
SYRUP.
This extraordinary article is a speedy and in
fallible remedy for Diarrhoea, Dysentery, Cholera
Morbus. Cho era Infantum, aud the Asiatic
Cholera, if taken with the first symptoms of the
disease. It is purely vegetable in its compoand.
GRAEFENBERG^ CHILDREN'S
PANACEA.
U Europe, where be is collecting and forwardim
to us by every steamer, the most splendid stock ol
WATCHES A.D JEWELRY
.•imported iuto this State. Our Watches cannot be surpassed for substantiality and tiuie-keep-
"ng. Odr Jewelry ie selected with the greatest
care, and none but the most tasteful goods made
of the finest gold are allowed to leave our estab
lisbment.
ii_n of
Property dnrtng tli_ War Willi Mexico.
PARTIES desirous of havrng their Claims prosecuted by the undersigned before the Court of
Claims at Washington, can receive all the necessary information on the subject, and have their
Claims promptly prosecuted on application to O.
MORGAN. Los Angeles,
au" 2 ' J- D. STEVENSON, Sau Francisco
DICKINSON TYPE FOUNDRY.
PHELPS & DALTON,
BOSTON.
L. P. ISHER, Agent, San Francisco.
Orders solicited for Type, Leads, Rule, Sic.
_L. T. FISHER'S
ADVERTISING AGENCY
SAN FRANCISCO,
Corner of Sansome antl Commercial streets.
SAN FRANCISCO,
WOULD call the attention of thc public of Southern California to the largest and most complete
assortment of
and Gentlemcn'sWearing
Apparel,
ever offered in this state, consisting, in part of
Fine black, brown, and blue frock coats;
Blue dress coats; black, brown, grey, blue, and mixed business suits;
Summer raglans and sacks of every description, par
tieularlv adapted to warm climates ;
Fine black and blue doeskin and fancy cassimere pants
Double, single-breasted, velvet, niarseilles, silk,
cashmcrette and cassimere vests; also,
A bii'ge assortment of navy flannel and alpaca suits.
Also, n huge assortment of
Gentlemen'- Furnishing Goods,
consisting of white and fancy cotton and linen shirts
of the latest styles ;
Heavy and fine silk, cashmere^ merino, shaker flannel
and canton flannel under shirts and drawers;
Silk, merino, linen and cotton half-hose ;
Cravats, scarf's, and neck-ties of every description;
Kid, silk, cashmere and linen gloves;
Suspenders; silk nnd linen handkerchiefs;
Fine black, brown, Panama, Peruvian, Leghorn,
beaver, and silk hats ;
Army, navy, velvet, cloth and cassimere caps ;
Also, about Twenty Thousand Dollars worth
nf marseilles and linen B UMMER CLOTHING
just opened.
Also, sole leather trunks, valises, and carpet bags
of everv description;
And,"in fact, everything pertaining to a gentleman's wardrobe constantly on hand.
We Hatter ourselves, with seven years' experience
and with the largest Msortmcnt on the coast, that
we can please all in qimlity, price and style. Every
article we sell, we guarantee to give satisfaction, as
we manufacture our own goods.
P_e»S_ Give us a Call.
DR. L. J. CZAPKAY'S
G11A1VI) MEB1CAE AND SURGICAL INSTITUTE,
Sacramento street, below Montgomery, opposite
Pacifle Mail Steamship Company's oflice, San
Francisco.
ESTABLISHED IN 1854, FOB THE PERMANENT CUKE OF ALL PRIVATE AND
UII.ONIO DISEASES. AND TIIE ■
SUPPRESSION OF QUACKERY.
Attcndiii'! and Kesiikut I'liywician,
L. J. CZAPKAY, M. D.,
Lute in Hie Hungarian Revolutionary War, Chief Physi-
cifi.li tn the_0f.li 'Ki^im-nt of HoiivirJs, Child' Surgeon to
tbe Military Hospital ftt Peath, Jlim'.'iiry, ami the Ut.
I.ectiirev («i til. Diseases of Vi'.niun anil Children.
Cpl--_U_-CatiG_:B >ti-i-t.ly eniifiilcntiai.
Cimsultatiou... hy lyttcror otherwise, free.
Address DR, L. J-. CZAI'KAY,
San Francisco, Cal.
O THE AFFi.ICTED.—UK. L. J. CZAI'KAY,
opened his Institute for tlie cure of all forms of
...seaseM, sneli an Syphilis. 15onorrho?a, Nor.tu.al
[.missions, ami all ttie coiiMCftueocos nl'scll'-n.use. Inlh.
lii-st ,«i;ii.\Ki:i
ion the b
o predispose to eonsumptio
e, the Doctor guarantees a ■
al v
i he
■ss, lo;
to ilie sight, restlessness, confusion of
■r society, and a feeling of weariness or
lervous system so ex enable tliat slight
• fartie the patient, making his existence
the above maladies the Doctol '"
. it.
■ill 1
nbec
Oh to their advantage.
will c
To tilt- LiBtdi«- Of Civllfonila.
CZAPKAY. M. Ih. Physician. Surgeon a
, belo-
slllii,-.
All Order
I promptly filled, and forwarded by
the return Steamer.
FRANK D. C;IT_15.E11T, with
J. M. SHIOBKIDGE & Co.
j the Inie^t Sates Room in this section,
located in the centre of ibe business portion of
the city—Utted up with ail the modern appliances
peculiar to a first-class House ; superadded lo
which, a determination on the part of the Proprietors to please, warrant tlie b 'lief, thai a dl_crim-
inating public will not be tardy in responding to
the call.
nl_ PEAQEfi & MORRIS.
Apothecaries' Hall.
Wholesale and Retail Drug Store,
Main street, Los Angeles,
Second Door South of the Bella Union Hotel.
JOHN PAGE,
HAVING purchased an interest iu the Drug
Store lately occupied by Dr. CARTER, respectfully announces to the public, that the firm
have leceived, per steamer Senator, a large and
well-selected assortment of Drags, Chemical
Patent Medicines, Perfumery. &c. kc, which the
are prepared to sell at San Francisco Wholesale
aud Reta.l Ibices.
Also, a choice selection of the finest
It AVAN A CI GARS,
which ihey have purchased expressly hy the request, and for the accommodation ol their customers
Included iu the Stock may be found
Advertising In the Atlantic S.nt.g.
southern Dispatch Line
SAN PEDRO PACKETS.
TOUCHING AT SANTA BARBARA.
mlllS LINE is composed of the favorite clipper
X schooners
LAURA BEVAN. Captain F. Morton J
JULIUS PR1NGLE. J. S-Garcia;
S.D. BAILEY, N.Hiller;
ARNO, Wm. Hughes.
Which will run regular hereafter as above,tak-
ng freight and passengers ou the most Favorable
terms, to which every care and attention will be
P*W' ■. L! U
Arrangements are iti progress by winch a regular Weekly line.of Schooners will be established,
sailing from Sail Francisco, without fail, every
Saturdny.
For further particulars apply to any of the principal merchants at Los Angeles, 'Sun Pedro, or
Santa Barbara. N.PIERCE,
Proprietor of the Line, at San Francisco.
Office—Corner of Market and Eaststreets.lower
bijMdiuK. (up fdnirO where goods will be receipted for and forwarded Ir ■« of storage and dray age
au glti
for tli
piil l.irci's
TO THE FAHHER
AND
,le relief and h.lp.
rnioiri'd that he ran he
•abed to the following.
-, and preat respectahil-
lelphiaSunday llispatch,
Is it her ilulr to express
ipkay, for the sucoes.fii.
tter, having been aHict-
hurt period restore a the
igedl hv this eMraordi-
■r-elf, for the serofulous
;st 'phynil
i,_n
at f
-killliil pliysieiiiiis
3 Dr
d to all
leoftho
the United htffte*
Mrs. CarOUSH Gray,
corner Walnut and Tlh stn., l'hiladelphia, Pa.
A. Gi.askh. Notary Public, 1'ifi Seventh st.
All consultations (bv letter or otherwise) frre.
Address to DS. I.. J. CZAPKAY,
MXlical Institute, Sue ram en to street,
below Montjiomei-y, opposite Pacific Mail Steamship Ce.'»
Oflice, San Fr-uicisco.
Dealer inAgricultural Implements
_F»Xji3_-3^lS_^-0.^3-A-35 Z
HAVINT, ERECTED A SOOD SHOP, with nicilitiesnot
L. SCOTT & CO'S
11KP1U.\T OF THE
iritish Periodicals
-Below wii publish the cortliiealcs of two
of the sufferers from the pan^s of disease, who, havini;
recovered their former liealfli. and imptdled by pratilndo
make known their eases anil ren^diul agetat, and th.iir
statements are authenticated by a Nota,ry J'uhl c. Th_
(!er.i;unls of society iinpoi'ioiisly eoomianil their piiblil'ily,
and we oomuieud Llieiv perusal lo the attention of all afflicted :
CERTIFICATK,
Thc undersigned, desirous of acquainting those who
may be unfortuiiate enough to be similarly a 111 ie. tod, whnre
a permanent relief may be obtained, feels it his duty tit
thus publicly express'his .sincere ;,'i-alitiidc to Dr. L. .1.
pl-ay, for'the pcmuinenl recovery orhis health. J3orne
tn by the df-tres-ilta symptoms iuei'lent tothe viciou*
eini- ■' ^ Btrohible p&seiou in vouth, depressed in
v :_i.il '■.!■:. .. :.;•■ al.ie to peit'niTii even the most trifling
V iiepo-,eil upnii the daily avocations of life, 1 sought
"artvice of many physicians, who at lirst ie.aided my
j For Summer Complaint, and most d:
which children are subject. Its true worth can
never be set forth in words, but it can be f_lt and
appreciated by parents whose children have beei
saved. Xo mother should be without it.
GRAEFENBERG: PILE REMEDY
Warranied a certain cure for this painful dis-
se. With the Ointment there are very few
cases which cannot he radically and permanently
cured. A surgical operation for Piles and Fistula
should never be resorted to until this Ointment
has been thoroughly tr;ed. It never fails.
AND TIU
;£ A S M IE U U*
GREAT REDUCTION
IA> THE PRICE
OF THE LATTER PUBLICATION,
L. SCOTT & CO., NEW YORK, continue to pttb-
liv'li'tlie follow bur leading British Periodicals, viz.:
1.
The London. Quarterly, Conservative..
The Edinburgh Eeviow, Whig-
The North British Be view, Free Church.
The Westminster RevleWi Liberal.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Tory
disease as of trill'imx importance—but a
,u 1 after a few
weeks, and m several instances montlis
ment, I found to my unutterable horror
that. inslead of
relief, the symptoms became more alarn
in;; in their tor-
turc : and, being told bv one Unit my di.
past', being soti-
lined principalis- to th? br mi. medicine '
consequence, I despaired ol BI t Wg«ll
strength and enert{y : and a- . la-t tcm>
t, and with but
faint hope. oaHwl"np.m It. I /apkay. who, after exam-
linfi my ease, pi--: .'■ 1 - me medicine which almost
Lshintlv relic-.■ ; i..- :>■ 1 h- d .ill p:] in and di/./.iness in my
eafl. E_e-_*_jged by this rasult, 1 resolved to place my-
■lf immediately tinder his care, and by a strict obedience-
i his directions ami advice, my head became clear, my
leas collect, d, tbe constant nain in my bac. and groins,
■10 weakness of my limbs, the nervous reaction of my
■hole body ou the slightest alarm or excitement, tli.
iisanthiopy and evil forebodings, the self-distrust and
ant of confidence in others, the incapability to study,
nd want ot resolution, the fi .srlitt'iil. oxcitiiif:. and at
,mes plea.sur;ihie dreiims :it nitrbt hdlowed by iniohin
■ • fact, ir *—
ntli
1 fell y
Mil
PahenBtock'e Vermifuge,
Tlio'iip-on's Eye \V;iler.
WUtar'e Balsam of Wild
Clierry,
A \f sOtierry Pectoral,
Brown's Ess. Jamaica
Giutrer,
Buy Rum,
[_i.h Moss,
Gum Arabic,
Calabria Liquorice,
Sasrifras Bark,
Yellow Wax,
8 :■■'.. r'.- Herbs,
Kim IJark,
Elder do,
Cascrilla do,
Peruvian do,
White Ash do,
White Oak do.
Cnbebs, kc. kc.
Alcohol,
Camphor,
Castor Oil,
Tartaric Acid,
Blue Vitriol,
Seidlitz; Powders,
Cream Tartar,
Sal Soda,
Carb. Soda,
Alum,
Saltpetre,
Epsom Salts,
Strychnine,
Copperas,
Townsend'sSarsaparill
GnysoU!s do.
Sand's do.
Mustang Liniment,
Janes1 Medicine.,
Grafenberi< do.
Cooper's l-ingUss,
Essential Oils, Luijin'.-'. L'.ifuniL'.-y—a complete
assortment. A:c. &c.
Country De»l_ena are solicited to examin'
Stock and Prices.
Les Angales, October 22d, 1857
GRAEFENBERG EYE LOTION.
For diseases ofthe eye this Lotion has no equal.
It is a positive cute for inlhuiiumtion of the eyes,
weaknesses, dimness and liulin.ir of sight. It will
always he beneficial in acute inflammation of the
eyes, and also as a wash oh inflamed surfaces.
GRAEFEXBERG FEVER AND
AGUE PILLS.
A speedy and positive cure for this distressing
complaint. Th'-.e Pills are composed principally
_f Quinine, with oilier vegetable tonics, antispasmodic and febrifuge articles. Thousands have
been permanently cured by their use.
GRAEFENBEltG CONSUMPTIVE'S BALM.
Sovereign in all Bronchial and Pulmonary Dis
ses. It ie, beyond all question, true that Con-
sumotion is a curable disease, and the Consumptive's Balm is the best curative ever used.
GRAEFENBERG HEALTH BITTERS.
Tiir-e Bitters are skilllully and elegantly prepared from a number of invigorating healthy
roofs, barks, herbs and vines. An invaluable
tonic and health restorer.
graefenbergFmanual of
HEALTH.
(pro rem it of OUr State. I design, anil have under way
00 CAST ST! ! LCAUFOBKIi W.F.V TILLER OR QUEEN
The mouldl.. ■ r ! ti'.- km i !»■ ' n 1 share, are manofac-
red of east -!*---l. makiii^ t U-- plow run much lighter
GANG PLOWS," a'L.iVAToKS.' 'll.VltKOWS, 'FANN
MILLS, &ci &c.
Tn addition to what I manufacture, I Khali constantly
t receiving implements from tiie best makers of the
Eastern aud Western States amon_t=t which are
500 UINCiNN'ATi EA*;l.l. 8TKKL AND ROVER
FLOWS,
A shipment of which has just arrived-
Th.ee plows stand in point of true merit and wrth
alt-gi ber blgl ■ than any others in the great agricultu-
l'i. .1 r-i- favor raa with _ call, and see fur yourself, and he
(■..'.-■>■ iiir.M. d tbiit I run pi:biishi:-is nt bnmba.r.', but simply
facts as they arc. and that onr you n;. Sin te can. within
itself, already provide the farmer with implements infe-
Any article J manufactore will h_v- all the latest __1-
provemfriits, and be finished \n a workmanlike manner.
All kinds of agricultural implement1' and machines repaired on short notice, aud iii the best manner, and on
reasonable terms.
THOS. OGG SHAW,
S3 Sacramento street, near Davis, San Fraucisco.
fl_f Shop corner Davis and Sacramento streets.
FOR SALE,
IU Iterystcme Wine an i .irful s'ud'crinjr and misery which I_ex-
erienced. ami which so often result from the pernicious
ractice of pre tenders. My disease has been that ol j>hy-
icaland mental debibtv, which follows in consequence"
lie indiscretion in youth. The nKouies which 1 om.nti-rl
re. pcrliaps, unnecessary for me to detail'. ihc.y_;'.re
known to those who liave experienced them. ■Suffice it lo
fiay, that havinT culled the services of llr. L. J. C'.apl;ay
i-equisition.aH mv evpecln iitms which I may l'H>''!
ed'-f him wore more than relied. 1 would, Here-
fore recommend Dr. I'wpkav to all who may find tlieni-
withthnt Urearlful malady, my object m
sympatliy l'or Kuffcring humanity, und a
heartfelt desire iif r.iiewi-jr tliem. .
Ji, J. HAULER, Printer.
State of Calilornia. citv and county of San Ih-anv.seo,
i. On this tliirlv-lir.t day of duly, VlUh'V^"
c, Wm. C. Jewell, persunallv appealed I>. H- Ualilee,
..nown to me, who, l,,iuK duly sworn, did de,.ose and saj
that the contents of the card herewuh signed by him «
'in 'witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and
afli-nd my official .iea!, the day and year first a
WM. C. 3EWETP, [!■■ ',
■i PERM A TOR.RIKEA, OR
I.] Notary Public.^
~LOCAL WEAKNESS,
imni.y. iiow opuiv.i, - j , ,
the Limbs and Back, Indisposition ano Inciipahwitj for
Labor and Study, Ih,lines:, of Appreticns.on, loss of mem-
ion to society, love of solitude, timidity, self-
distrust, di7./.fm,ss, lu'viacbc, involuntary discharge",
insin the si,h-, „ IVi-ctfous of idle eyes, pimple* on in«
■e, serial and other infirmities in man are cured with-
t fail by the justly celebrated physician and ,-i-vi; oo
Single Number .; 0 25
Advertisements insertc at TwoDollars per square
often lines, for the first insertion; and One
Dollar per square for each subsequent insertion.
A liberal deiltictiou made to Yearly Advertisers.
Aobn'M.— The following gentlemen are autbor-
.j>ed Agents for the Star :
L.P.:Fi..KEft. ■Stin Franrisro.
Tlim.vs -S B.RDIOK, t'ost Office San Gabriel.
Col. li(\ THOW»30S ..Monte.
R. ST.Clksn xa.nta Barbara.
JffBOaD, A. Thomas Sun Bernardino.
Montgomery House
REST4U.ISANT
LOS Ai\XiJGI_KS.
f®5pS__% Tht; nndersignt'd will open j^fSsv
]™™_rTO-MOUUOW. tbe 9th ol /» (\ \
**^B» AUGUST, at t#_-hove well-WW
known House, A RESTAURANT, where the
choicest viands will be dispensed to his cuestc.
To thecstiihlisliment will be attached a PASTRY
DEPARTMENT, whare can be procured at all
times everything that can be desired in this line.
Families and parties supplied on'the shortest notice
D. MARiJHESEAULT, Proprietor.
Los Angeles, Aug. 8th, 1857.
WILLOW GROVE HOUSE
EL MONTE.
IRA THOMPSOH
BEGS to inform the public lhat he has
re fitted his Hotel, and is now prepared
to.receive guests and attend to their
_ _,. wants in a manner which cannot he surpassed oy any house in the township. He has
.laid off his grounds in a handsome manner, there
being a large grove where visitors can enjoy tho
cool and .refreshing breeze even in the hottest
days, with neat walks traversing it.
Travelers will find a large corral, crvaciotts
. stables, and abundant (ood for their aniii.als, together with the greatest care aud attention, and
on the lowest r.rma.
No expanse shall be spared (o render comfortable the guests at the Willow Grove Hutise. '
The Post-office is located here, and the mail
stages from Salt Lake and Sim Bernardino slop
at this houso. ira THOMPSON.
El Monte. June 27. 1857.
REMOVAL.
NEWMARK, KREMER & CO,,
HAVE REMOVED to their NEW STORE on
COMMERCIAL STREET, where they have on
bands, ami will always be supplied with, a large and
varied assortment of Goods, comprising
Oioceaites, Provisions, Dry Goods,
Clotliing, Boots, Shoes, *ic, &c.
Terms moderate. We look for small profits and
quick returns.
NEWMARK, KREMER k CO.
Los Angeles, April 4th, 1857.
S_3-I>__»Ij3_!X?."Sr.
JM. ROVrET,
l-OS AXGEJLES STREET, lit front of Corbltt
Hi Baiki-r,
HAS tho honor to announce to the Public, that
he still cairies.on his business ut the old
stand, as above, and having in his employment
competent workmen, he is prepared to execute all
orders with which he may be lavored, in the Ma
nufaeturing of
Eln
Also, everything In the S.iiMl-ry Business.
Los Angeles, Oct. 24th-, 1857.
Carriage an.l Blacksmith Shop.
By JOHN GOLLER.
LOS ANGELES STREET,
NEAR THE FOOT OF COMMERCIAL
THE subscriber respectfully
^informs the public generally that.^
>will keep constanlly on hand
and will manufacture to order,
Coaches, Buggies, Wagons,Carts &c
in a- neat and workmanlike maniver. He has on
hand and for sale a fine stock of Eastern white oak
and hickory plank and axles. He keeps constantly
on hand a large variety of cart and buggy wheels,
spokes, felloes, shafts, neck yokes, double and singletrees.
Horse Shoeing and CSlacksitiitli...^
in all its various branches, executed with promptness
and dispatch, partieidar attention will be given to
the manufacture and repair of Plows, Harrows, and
other Farming utensils lie has an extensive assortment of iron axles, Springs, bolls plow and spring
steel, and other material pertaining to the business,
too numerous to mention.
Also, 20 Tons of Blacksmiths' Coal.
With none but the best of workmen in his employ,
he feels confident that he can give entire satisfaction
tto Ins customers.
ua7 JOHN GOLLER.
BLACKSMITH
CARRIAGE SHOP,
By h. Mclaughlin & bro.,
LOS ALVOELES STREET,
Opposite Melius' Building.
WE take the present opportunity to inform the
public, that we are prepared to do all kinds of
Work pertaining to our business in a manner that
cannot be surpassed in this city, and at as reasonable
rates as the high price? of stock will justify.
We are now building some of the best, WAGON?
that ever have heen built in the Southern country.
fj_#y"01d castings bought at $1 per hundred pounds.
febu h. Mclaughlin & bro.
_KTtioe»_
k LL persons are hereby cautioned against buy-
_\. ing or otherwise trading for im vented horses,
or cattle of our brands ; cr they will be prosecuted to the extent of -he law.
ANDREAS DOMINGUEZ.
ep20-.r JESUS Ma. COTA de DOMINGUEZ.
ISushuss Carts.
LAZAKD & WOLFSKILL,
IMPOKTKRS,
And Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
French, Eiiglisli and American
Dry Goods.
Corner of Melius Row. Los Angeles. aug 9
BACHMAN & CO.,
WHOLESALE AND KETAIL DEAI.EItS l\"
Gioccrles, Wines, Liquors, Clothing, Hard-
war*, &_., Sic.
Prortuee, IIl.l.s. n.irt WM- Cafeetl In eX-fafcttge
Los Angeles street, seeoud house Irom Commer
cial stn
_nl_.
AUG. W. TIMMS.
Forwarding and Commission flkrehant,
San Pedro and Los Axgei.es,Cai..,
uti7 II. READ, Agent, Los Angeles.
R. E.-SAIMOND.No. 105 Front sized, Agent
at San F-ianeisco.
GAMBEINUS BKEWESY.
mllE best ALE and BEER manufactured, andal
JL ways on hand. .Delivered to city customer
without extra charge.
Coopering and Re]inirlng of Barrels, Sic. Sic.
An assortment: of Barrels always on hand,
K. MESSETt. Proprietor.
BELLA UNION HOTEL
Main Street:,
-OS ISIiEI.ES.
FLASHNER &. HAMMILL,
PROPRIETO RS.
MTHIS HOTEL, so long known as the beet
in Southern California, having passed into
the hands of the present Proprietors, has
been thoroughly refitted, and many additions made
to its accommodations.
Strangers, and gentlemen with their families, will
find this an agreeable home, at all times.
The table will be supplied, as heretofore, with all
the delicacies of the market. dec'5
RASSETTE HOUSE,
Corner Ilii-h nrnl Snnsom. Streets, Sim
Fin ii Cisco.
JM. A. FItF.SCII, Proprietor.
r^^rjlj. The above named house having been tho-
Djfflj roughly renovated, is now ready to accom-
**•*"• moilatc its patrons in as comfortable a man-
r as any hotel in the state. au22
NO MOSQ.U1TOES.
COOFERAGE.
R. EMERSON
HAS established at his Lumber Yard, Alameda
street. A CO OPERA GE, where a supply of
casks,-of any capacity may be pro-'tired.
Twenty thousand gallons of brandy and spirit
casks now ready for sale, and warranted not to bave
had wine in them. au22
Wine and other produce taken in payment.
O «,:__* ca.-
THOMAS TIJLDEN
General Mercantile Agent,
SAN FILLYCISCO, CAL.
rp TILDEN having had some fifteen years ex-
J_ . Jpti'ieuce iu a general Mercantile mid Merchandise business, the last eight years in San Francisco, will attend tothe sale, purchase, and forwarding of every description ol goods with punc
tuality and dispatch. Also, collections and remittances to all pai ts ofthe country, Atlantic
Stales aud Europe, made with promptness and
fidelity.
Negotiations, and every description of mercantile businesa. transacted upon the most liberal
terms. aug8
Reference—Don ANDRES PICO, Los Angeles.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, {
C nty of Los Angeles. )
In Justlee Court, 8n.« Gabriel Township.
Nathan Tuch against Levi Dean.
VCTION brought in Justice Court, of the above
named place, and tbe oompla nt filed in said
cilice of W. II. Heninger, Justice of the Peace of
the above named township and county.
The People of the State of California, send
greeting: To Levi Dean,
You are hereby required to appear in an action
brought against you, by the above nanu'd plaintiff, in said Justice Court, in and lor Ihe Township
ot San Gabriel, County of Los Aiff-lee, and State
of California; and to answer the c-'inplaiut filed
therein, a cei titled copy of which you are hereby
served ; wiihin ten days after the service on you
of this summons, if served within tliis county ; or
if sewed out of this county, and in the First Judicial District, withiu twenty days alter service
(hereof; or if served out of tbe First Judicial District, but. in the State of Calilornia, within forty
days after the service thereof, always exclusive of
the day ol service; or judgment by default will
be taken againsi ynu
The said actiof is brought for tlie recovery of
seventy-eight dollars nnd -ixly cents, on an obligation Kiven by you. the said Levi Dean, to said
Nathan Tuch. for the payment of the said sum ol
seventy eight di liars aud sixty cents; said ob
ligation bearing date ol lb. 11 ih day ot April, 1857
a copy of which is now on file in my oflice.
And ityou fail to appear and answer the said
complaint, as above requires, the said phiimill
will cause delimit to be entered against you, ami
apply to Court for the relief prayed lor in this
complaint.
Given under my hand, this the 20th day ot
January, A. D. 18."i.S.
W. II. HENINGER. Justice of the Peace.
I. W, II. Henincer. Justice nf t_e Peace ofthe
Township ol San Gabriel. County ol Los AngeleS,
Slate ot Calilornia, having read and considered
the affidavit ot Nathan Tnch. and il appearing to
my satishiclioii therefrom, lhat a cause of action
exists in this cmisc, agamsl Levi Dean, the defendant in this cause, and that he is a proper party
in tili. cause, and that alter due diligence he cannot be found in the State of California, or conceals
himself to avoid service of summon?, do hereby
order that service ot summons be made ens -bid
Levi Dean, by publishing a copy of the summons
iu this case, together with a copy of this order,
lo tbe Los Angeles Star, a newspaper published
in the city and county of Los Angeles, once a
wtek, for the term of seven weeks ; and by depositing a copy ofthe summons, with a copy o!
I.he complaint, certified to by the constable. j;i ihe
post office of San Gabriel, county ot Los Angeles,
directed lo the dotendant, Levi Dean, at his place
of residence.
This, the 20th dav of January, A. D. 18..S.
\V. II. HENINGER, Justice of the Peace.
janSO 7w
A
FOK l-i:i\T,
COMFORTABLE HOUM.. in the lower pari
ol the town, nearly opposite the Round House
Aiply to FRANCIS MELLUS.
August 22,1857,
SSK-VATi:_
Wasui.voton-. Jan. i;i, 18;",S.
THE PACIFIC BAM.KOAI) PHOJECT.
Mr. Gwin, (adm.) of Cal., chairman of the special committee on the subject or a railroad to the
Pacific, reported the following bill, which was
made the special order for the first Monday in
February :
A Bill to authorize the President of the United
State to contract for carrying the United
States mails, troops, sailors, seamen, the supplies of the army and navy, and all oth<
Government t-ansportation, by railroad, fro
the Missouri rivtr to San Francisco, in the
State of California.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep"
resentatives of the United States of America, in
Congress assembled, That the President of tbe
United States be, und be is thereby, anth-rl-ed
and directed to enter into a contract.or contracts,
for the transportation of mails, troops, seamcni
munitions of war, army and navy supplies, and
all other government service, hy railroad horn a
point ou the Missouri river, to Sau Francisco, in
the State ot California, as the most eligible route,
reference beiug had to feasibility, shortness and
economy.
Sec. .. And be it further enacted, That the
President shall cause advertisements to be inserted in two newspapers in each Stale and Territory,
and in the District of Columbia, for a period of
uot less than three nor more sis mouths, iuviting
sealed proposals for the construction oi said railroad, and for performing the service herein re
quired, as follows :—
First—Tbe time iu which it is proposed to construct and finish the entire road and put the same
into successful operation, which period shali no1
exceed ten years from the executiou of the con
tract ; also what extent and portion of said road,
beginning at the eastern and western terminus
and progressing continuously until finished, shall
be completed and put in operation during each
and every year.
Second—The time In which said parly will surrender said road, with rolling stock and all its
appurtenances thereunto belonging, to tlie United
States, for the purpose oi being iranslerred to the
several Spates which may herealter be formed out
of the Territories through whieh it may pass, as
herein provided.
Third—At what rate per mile per annum, not
exec-ding five hundred dollars, it is proposed to
cerry the United Slates mails daily, both ways, on
said road under the din ctioti of the Post Office
Department for the period of twenty years from
fhe completion ot tho road, and also lor the portion thereof whieh may be in use while said ro-d
is in course of construction ; and at what rate
per miie, for a like period, upon each section as
it is completed it is proposed to carry on said
road, under the direction of the proper denait-
ments, all military and naval supplin:; tlfQpps,
seamen, passengers and freight, of all fcinda for
government purposes, with the limitation that the
price to be paid snail not, in any event, either of
peace or of war, exceed the sum wiii.h io time ol
peace has been heretofore paid for similar service
of equal amount upon any existing route. After
the expiration of said contract, said transportation, postal, military, naval, a_d for every other.
government purpose, shall be per termed on said
road, under the direction of the proper departments, lor reasonable prices, not exceeding those
paid on other first elaSS railr_;:ds, tob_-6^ertaic#d
by Congress, in the event of a EuSagreeuiqot between the government and contractors or owners
of said road.
Skc 3. And be it further enacted, That said
proposals shall be opened by the President, after
due nolice, in the presence of his Cabinet and
such other persons as may choose to attend ; and
he is hereby authorised and directed io enter into
a contract ior the tnnisporiation provided for in
ihis act with tbe party whose proposal shall he by
him deemed most advantageous to the Uniied
States ior the fml nnd complete performance 0[
said contract, in compliance with the provisions
of this act. And the party with whom said contract may be made, as a guaiantee for the faithful
performance of the same, shall deposit with the
Secretary ol the Treasury the sum of five hundred
thousand dollars, or the value thereof, iu bonds
or certifierI'.-s of stock of the Uuited Slates, which
may be subsequently withdrawn in sums of ten
thousand dollars, as the work progresses, on production of vouchers showing, to the satisfaction
oV'-thi' Secretary of the Treasury, thiit an aniuunl.
equal thereto has beeu expended in the con-true-
lion ol said road. All questions of damages and
foi'li iluies by reason of any breach oi said contract s; al! be determined by the express terms and
conditions of tbe same; provided, that this act
shall be taken and considered as part ot any contract that may be made in accordance with its
provisions, in like manner as it the same was seL
lorlh in said coLtract.
Sec i- And be it further enacted, That, in
considei avion of tbe stipulations and undertakings in said contract, there shall be and is hereby,
appropriated and set apart a quantity of the public lauds equal to the alternate sections, for the
.pace of twenty miles ou each side of said road,
trom its eastern lo its western terminus, to be se-
lected from the sections designated in the public
surveys by odd numbers, ami to be held and con
veyed as herein provided. And in all eases wh re
Ihe United Slates may have disposed of said lands
or auy part thereof, or from any cause cannot
convey a legal title thereto, the deficiency may
be made lip from any unoccupied and unappropriated public lauds within a distance of forty
miles of either side of said road; provided thai
all mineral lands within the Sfate ot Calilornia be
and the same is hereby excluded from the operation ol this act, and in lieu thereof a like quantity
of nnootiupied and unappropriated agricultural
minis nearest to fhe line ol the road through said
mineral lauds may be selected iu all-rnme sections.
SaC- ■»• And be it further enacted, That Ihe
party with whom the contract or eonlricts alore-
said'may be made shall proceed w.thout delay to
locate the general route of said road, and furnish BjMJ. 10. And be it farther enacted. That tho'
a detailed Blirvej I nd map thereof to the preai- : lands ofthe L'nitcd States Tor two hundred feetiu
dent, who shall cause ihe public lands on each width along thc entire line ol said road U hereby
iide of said road, to the extent of forty . miles to ! Wt apart and dedicated for a railroad and tcle-
be snrveyed, and the Endi^n title thereto within
the Territories to be extinguished as soon as practicable. And tbe provisions ofthe net of Sept* -_■
ber, 1841, granting pre-emption rights, and Ihe
acts amendatory thereof, shall be, and the same
are herehy, extended to the hinds thus surveyed,
except those herein set apart aud appropriated
for the use of said road: Provided that so soon as
a contract is made, in pursuance of tbe pfOTl*
sions of this act, for the construction of said road
it shall be the duty of Ihe President to cause the
public lands for forty miles on each side of so
much of said road as the contracting parties shall
indicate to \fe witHi.-M (rq_a settlement, sale or
occupation until t! e lands shall have been surveyed, and tbe alternate sections selected as has
been provided for in this act.
Sec 6. And he it further enacted, Th .t in making said contract it shall be stipulated Rial the
said road shall bi divided iuto sections of twenty,
five miles each, and lhat none of said lands are lo
be conveyed to tbe contracting party until one of
those are completed aud put into successful operation, when the President shall convey hy patent
to the contracting party three-fourths of ihe land
pertaining to the section so completed, retaining
the other fourth as a security for thc completion
of the next section of twenty-five miles ; and when
the next is completed, the President shall, in like
manner, convey three fourths ofthe lands pertaining'to that section, together with the remaining
One-fourth ofthe previous section ; and so on with
each sue.ceding section,' conveying three fourths
and retaining one-fourth as security for the completion of the ncxl, until the last section of the
roar the direction and control of the Postmaster
General, and all other government transportation
provided tor iu this act shall be performed under
the direction of the proper departments respectively, and tlie compensation therefor at tbe prices
specified in said contract or contracts shall be
regularly paid from the treasury of the Uuited
States quarterly, or at such times as may be agreed
upon.
Sec. 7. And he it further enacted, That the
Preiiiiefit, he. and be is hereby, authorized and directed, so soon as oue sectien of twenty-five miles
ol'said load is nride and pi;' into successful oper
at:on, to cause to be Issued lo said contracting
party bonds ot the United Siates bearing not exceeding five per cent, per annum inlerest ; which
interest shall he payable seti;i-anmially, and the
principal payable nineteen years Irom the date of
the fsstte to-heSMount of twelve thousand five
hurdnd dollars for each mile ofthe same; and
in like manner, when another section of twenly-
livc mill's is m:n!o and put into successful operation, au equal amount of bonds shali beisnfied and
delivered to the Contracting party ; and so wilh
each succeeding section unlil the whole road shall
have been completed : Provided, That the entire
amount of bonds hereby authorized to be issued
on account of said road shall in no event exceed,
n flw aggregate, the sum of twenty-millions ol
dollars, it being the intent of this act to advance
to the contacting parly twelve thousand five bun
drerl dollars for each mile of road completed and
put into WCOeesful operation ; which sum of money
thus advanced, together with t)'c interest thereon,
is to be repaid to the United States by tbe said
contracting parly iu the transportation and service provided lor iu this act; and compensation,
oihcr than the lauds upproprialed aud bonds au
tliorized to be issued by this act, shall be made to
the contracting parly lor transportion and service
rendered under their contract until tho value for
such transportation and service shall be equal to
the aggregate amount of the principal and inter-
eat of said bonds: Provided, That all duties on
railroad iron imported and laid down on said
road shall be charged to the contracting parly
and paid to the United Stales, by deducting the
amount irom the credit to be given for the service
first performed under this act : Provided, further,
that i. American manufactured railroad iron, ol
equal qualities, shall be offered to the-said contractor or contractors, which, including all items
of cost of inauulac'uie, sale, and delivery, shall
not exceed the like cost of such iron if obtained
from foreign countries, the American manufactured iron shall be preferred and used by said con.
tractor or contractiug parly.
Sec 8. And be it further enacted, That should
said contracting party neglect, oi in any way refuse to prosecute the work uudcriaken by them iu
a -lanner lo secure the completion thereol i;, compliance wilh the contract, or should violate the
terms of said .niuti . then all rights of said contracting parly to said road, light of way, lands or
other property pertaining thereto, including such
amount of the deposited stock, if any, that may
remain uiic\_i.nd;d, shall be and become forfeited,
and _he United States may cuter upon and retain
the same. In the event of such forfeiture, to be
determined by the President, he shall proceed to
relet lhat portion of the road remaining uncompleted under such forfeited contract, arid provide
for the disposition ofthe work in such manner as
will secure the earliest completion of thc road in
conformity wilh Ihe provisions of this act: Provided, that he shall not stipulate, ou the part of
the United States, lor any higher or any other
terms than arc authorized aud provided fur in this
grepb purposes, under the direction of Congress;-
and the said contracting party may take any
eartb, stone, timber, or other necessary materials
for lln- construction aud keeping in repair of tho
k)W] v,'iihin the said two hundred fest ; any contract made in pursuance of this act lor the building and keeping up of said road shall provide for
its construction in a substantial and workuiauliko
manner, wilh all the u.oessary drains, culverts.
bridges, viaducts, crossings, turnouts,stations and
watering pfeoes, and all olher appurtenances, In-
Cladlng furniture nml ratting stock, equal iu all
respects to railroads of the first class when prepared for business, with rails of the best quality,,
weighing uot less than 7o pounds to the yard, and
a uniform giiage of 6 feet throughout tho .ntiro
length of said road ; also lor the construction of a
telegraph line, of the most substantial and approved description, to be operated along the entire line of said railroad : Provided, th, contracting parly i-ha!l not charge the government higher
rates than Ihey do individuals (or like telegraphic
Service.
Skc. 11. And be it further enacted, That the
contraottng party building or owning paid road
may at any time construct one or more additional
tracks wilhln the two hundred feet set apart for
the right of way ; and it shall be the duty of said:
couiracliug parly or owners of said road to permit any other railroad which shall he authorized
by the Legislature of any Territory or Slate in
which ihe same may be situated to form connections with it on lair and equal term*.
Skc. 12. And be it further enacted. That whenever said road, or uny part thereof, shall be surrendered to the United States, in pursuance ofthe-
provisions of this act, thereupon so much cf the
same as may be situated within any Stale .hall,.
...Lb ^s assent, yeatjin and become the property
o/such State, subject to Ihe United State, for postal, military, naval, and all other government
service, and also subje:t to such regulations as
Congress may impose restricting the charges for
ich transportation ; aud any olher State through
hich said road may pass, admitted into the
Union thereafter, shall acquire the same rights
subject to like restrictions and provisions.
Skc. 13. And be it further enacted, Tnat while
the said contracting parly or owners are in any
manner indebted to tlie United Stales they shall
keep books, in which shall be entered regular
statements of disbursements, expenditure-, and- receipts, setting forth specifically the Objects of
said expenditures and tiie sources whence *aid receipts are derived, together wilh a particular account of all accidents lhat may occur affecting
property or persons, or causing delays upon tho
road, which books shall be open at all times to
the inspection of Ihe President, or any petnon au
thorized by him to examine the same, and to the
members ol each house ol Congress ; aud the counseling parly or owners shall report annually to
the Secretary of Ihe Treasury, on (he first day of
October in each year, accompanied by a miuute
and detailed exhibit of the expenditures and
profits of said road aud telegraph for the year preceding, to be attested by the oaths of their secretary aud treasurer, which report shall be* transmitted to Congress by the secretary at the commencement of each session.
act.
Sec 9. And be it further enacted, That the
contracting party, receiving lands under tbe pro-
visions ut this act, shall be required lo sell and
llUCOtldlttona.ly convey one-ha it of the same within Ave years Inun and ftft-t life issuing o! the pa-
BUtfl lor Ibe same ; and all lands so ;■.:.. .i,:-,!.
which 6 aU remain, the property of such contracting party, or which may be held by themselus or
others for theii use or heoefit, al the .xptrattdn ol
ten yean from the date of Lb i paf-sUts-baJI be aud
become the property of the Uuited States.
The total amount of taxable property in tho
Slate, in ISoi.was $ 131.8tf6,268, belugau increase
over 1856 of $18,348.2H?.
On Ihe 8lh of January, 1848, John B. Weller
was nominated aa the democratic candidate for
Governor of Ohio. On the 8th'of January, 1858,
lie was inaugurated as the Governor ol'Califoruia-
Campbell, the poet, when speaking of the spring
says:
"The Queen of tbe spring, as she passed down the
vale,
Left her robe on the trees and her breath on tho-
gale.
A western edifor expressed his delight at having nearly been es I d '■ honey" by the gal ho
loves, because she saluted him as " Old Beeswax""
at their last meeting.
As cur devil was going home with his sweetheart a few evenings since, she said to him : ''John.'
I fear Ishall never get to heaven !" "Why," asked the knight of the ink keg. ''Ibeause." said
she, wilh a melling look, "because I love the devil
so well!";
■Vai is a chicken pie like a gun-smith's store T
Because it contains fowl-in ]■■■>■ -.
Sal'.y, what time does your folks dine? Soon,
as you go away ; that's missus' orders!
Why are tht i,.dies of M ssouli so uweet! Because Ihey are Mo.lasses.
The ancient. Gretks Buried iheir dead in jars.
Hence the origin cf the expression—-'-he's gone
to p'd.-"'
A Yankee lias invented a machine for extract*
in: h.-lies Irom quack advertisement?.
UfeeB. save that the lirst time a young man
squeezed her dress, she felt as il >hv was in the-
land where rainbows came from. How poetic a
little hu-ging makes peoob-!
The strongest kind . r a hint—A young lady
askiiiL' a gentleman to see il oue of her rings will
go op Ins little linger. '
The philosopher Jones has discovered the res-
Dective natures of a Distinction and a I) fferene..
He says lhat '-a little difference" frequently makes
manyenemies. while a little Distiuctiou attracts-
boats of friends.
Adescripion of weakness—a wag asking his
wife when sh" gave him smiie chicken broth, if «he
would try to coax that chicken to «ade through
Ihe soup once moie.
A Western ediior pekpeteatea ex iteab the iol-
lowiuir OD "Faih r Adam" ;
■■:;■■■ laid him dovn add slept, and fro in his side
A woman in her sngio boajBfy pate \
Dsz-dsd and charmed he called the woman bride,.
And his first sleep became bis butt repose.'-1
' Look here. Clem, cau yon tell ilis nigger why
dal wooly head ob yours and de moon am alike?
"\\ ell. Sambo, 1 guess it's case d y ambofi round
'■No.datamnotitj il'sc'ausu dcy am boff "sposcdi
to be inhabited."
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